Responsibilities:
* Prepares and cooks menu items for batch and individual plated service in accordance with established recipes, portion standards, and plating guidelines.
* Performs assigned kitchen functions including broiler, sauté, pantry, prep, expo, and production stations as needed.
* Executes food preparation tasks such as washing, cutting, seasoning, cooking, carving, portioning, saucing, and garnishing with attention to quality and presentation.
* Monitors food during cooking through tasting, visual checks, and temperature control to ensure proper doneness and consistency.
* Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, grills, broilers, roasters, and steam kettles.
* Demonstrates strong knife skills, including classic cuts, safe handling, and proper sharpening techniques.
* Supports daily kitchen operations by following prep lists, taking inventory, and assisting with stock rotation and organization.
* Partners with culinary leadership and team members to coordinate workflow, manage volume, and meet business demands.
* Maintains compliance with food safety, sanitation, and safety standards while keeping work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free.
* Acts as a role model through professionalism, teamwork, strong work ethic, and positive internal customer service.
* Assists with operations in other food and beverage venues as needed and participates in required training and meetings.
* Compiles required information, completes reports as assigned, and adheres to all company policies and procedures.
* Performs additional duties as assigned to support productivity and efficient kitchen operations.
Qualifications:
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Working knowledge of food preparation methods including soups, sauces, meat and seafood cookery, breakfast, banquet, batch, and individual plated recipes.
* One to two years of related culinary experience or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Culinary Arts or college degree preferred but not required.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
* Physical ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing for extended periods and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying approximately 45-65 pounds in varying work environments.
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