We are seeking an experienced kitchen staff member to join our team. You will be responsible for accurately and efficiently cooking meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products, as well as preparing and portioning food products prior to cooking. Additionally, you will perform other duties related to food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Properly labeled and day dotted for proper rotation.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 months experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

• Competitive salary.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible schedule.
• Training & development.

• A minimum of 6 months experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).