Kitchen Crew

Summary

Join our culinary team as a Kitchen Crew Member and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. As a member of our kitchen crew, you will contribute to the smooth operation of our kitchen while upholding high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food quality.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation tasks, including chopping vegetables, preparing meats, and assembling ingredients according to recipes and instructions.
• Assist in cooking and grilling menu items, ensuring they are prepared to the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
• Support the team at various kitchen stations, including the grill, fryer, and prep area, by maintaining a clean and organized workspace and replenishing supplies as needed.
• Assist with dishwashing duties, including cleaning dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, and ensuring they are properly sanitized and stored.
• Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries, rotating stock, and conducting inventory counts to ensure adequate supplies are available for daily operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas, including cleaning surfaces, equipment, and utensils, and disposing of waste properly.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the kitchen crew and communicate effectively with chefs, cooks, and servers to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene protocols, as well as company policies and procedures, to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the restaurant's operating hours.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Constantly Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Constantly Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constantly Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Constantly Occasionally Adjusting or moving objects up to 40 pounds in all directions.
• Constantly Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Constantly Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Never Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Constantly Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasionally Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more

Environmental Conditions

• Occasionally Low temperatures
• Constantly High temperatures
• Occasionally Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
• Constantly Noisy environments
• Occasionally Hazardous conditions
• Never Poor ventilation
• Occasionally Small and/or enclosed spaces