Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.25 - $15.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
Training and development opportunities
Meal Allowances
Job Description
This job opportunity is with an established restaurant known for its dedication to quality and guest satisfaction. The restaurant provides a welcoming environment where guests can enjoy a diverse menu featuring freshly prepared dishes. As a medium-sized dining establishment, the restaurant focuses on delivering exceptional food and a memorable dining experience whether in-house, carryout, or delivery. The team is committed to maintaining high standards in food safety, preparation, and service. Working here means being part of a collaborative team that values professionalism, efficiency, and culinary excellence in a fast-paced setting.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous cooking experience preferred
- Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift moderate weights
- Flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends and holidays
- Food handler's certification is a plus
Job Qualifications
- Experience in food preparation and cooking
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation procedures
- Ability to follow recipes and measurement charts accurately
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team
Job Duties
- Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare salads, sauces, dough, cheeses, pizza crust, vegetables, sandwiches, and casseroles
- Follows measurement charts to ensure consistent and quality products
- Bakes, fries and microwaves main dishes and cooks or heats other food items
- Observes and tests cooking by viewing, smelling, piercing with fork, and testing temperature with a thermometer to determine items are properly cooked
- Provides guidance to other kitchen crew and management during the preparation of food
- Washes, peels, cuts, dices and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the food preparation containers and areas including washing/sanitizing of all containers and utensils, preparation counters and tables, cleaning walls and shelves, clearing crumbs away, wiping ovens and microwave, draining oil from, disassembling, cleaning and reassembling fryer, and sweeping and mopping floors
- Monitors thermostat controls to regulate temperature of oven, steam kettles, steam tables and hot holding equipment, and pasta cooker
- Reports malfunctions or required repairs to management
- Records product usage and waste on charts
- Operates dishwasher
- Delivers clean plates, utensils, glasses, etc., to service areas either at the counter or dining room
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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