Position Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of sanitation procedures which are consistently applied and ensures that those procedures are followed by other employees.
• Understands the importance of proper food handling procedures and ensures that HACCP procedures are always followed.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to instruct less knowledgeable employees on properly use kitchen equipment while ensuring the highest safety standards.
• Always follows all approved recipes while ensuring proper cooking techniques and the highest quality standards.
• Instructs less knowledgeable employees in the use of recipes and consistent food item production.
• Ensures temperatures are taken at specified times and recorded appropriately.
• Ensures foods are maintained at necessary temperatures and those not in necessary ranges are properly corrected or discarded.
• Monitors the temperature of food storage boxes/areas for temperature compliance and reports any problems to the Manager/Supervisor.
• Always properly identifies and stores products and takes an active role in quality control of all food items.
• Ability to produce food orders in a timely, neat and organized manner according to the needs of the guest.
• Familiar with all product/inventory in freezers and coolers and assists in ensuring that all product/inventory is properly rotated to maintain freshness.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and make informed decisions in the absence of a Supervisor and immediately notifies a Supervisor of any foreseeable concerns or developments.

Position Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency. Associates degree in a related field or culinary degree preferred.
• Must possess a minimum of 2-3 years related experience.
• Must be able to operate a steamer, fryer, oven, etc.
• Must possess a valid NYS Drivers license; transport needed equipment.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and multi task.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include nights, holidays and weekends.

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