Duties/Responsibilities:
- Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
- Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
- Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
- Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
- Notify Chef in advance of shortages
- Serve menu items compliant with established standards
- Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
- Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
- Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
- Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
- Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
- Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
- Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
- Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
- Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
- Must be able to work well as part of a team.
- Must be able to work well under pressure.
- Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
Education and Experience:
- High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
- One year of related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Graziano’s is an equal opportunity employer. We live by our culture A HEART AS FULL AS OUR BELLY and we strive to take care of each other as much as we take care of our products.
