TYPICALLY REPORTS TO: Executive Chef STATUS: Full-time Hourly PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: This position is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in preparing a variety of food items. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive all food, supplies, and materials and place in proper storage. Check incoming merchandise against order sheets for correct weight count, quality, and specification.
Prepare vegetables, cold meats and seafood. Prepare an extensive variety of cold food items utilizing standardized recipes and portion foods as specified. Wash and clean all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production in the pantry area.
Ensure sanitation standards are maintained. Carve and slice meats and cheese. Portion and arrange food on serving dishes.
Prepare fruit or seafood cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Measure and mix ingredients to make salad dressings, cocktail sauces, gelatin salads, and cold desserts, following recipes. Make sandwiches to order, brew tea and coffee, and prepare breakfast and dessert fruit.
Portion fruit sauces and juices. Distribute food to waiters/waitresses to serve to customers. Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Required: Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for equipment and recipe production. Ability to participate in a team environment.
Ability to understand written and oral direction. Preferred: Six months' kitchen experience, such as, a dishwasher or as a helper, with time spent on rotation, preparation and handling food. .