Location:
Key West, FL
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
Competitive
Job Description
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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.
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Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
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Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
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Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period and while maintaining high food safety standards.
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Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
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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.
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Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
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Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
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Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
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Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
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Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
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Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
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Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
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Check out with a kitchen manager or supervisor before you leave after each shift.
Requirements
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A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
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At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
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Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
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Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
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Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
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Must possess a current Food Handler Card
IN ADDITION TO THE PERFORMANCE OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, THE SERVER ASSISTANT STAFF WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING:
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Appearance
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Punctuality/Attendance
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Attitude/Teamwork
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Opening and Closing duties
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Job Skills/Knowledge/Productivity
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Adherence to Policy
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Sanitation and Safety
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Guest Satisfaction
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Communications
This job description is a summary of duties which you as an employee are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all-inclusive list, but is merely a broad guide to expected duties. As an employee you should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Also, at the request of management, any employee may be asked and expected to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or project without notice.