Position Purpose: this person is responsible for prepping food and plating dishes following menu specification and chef’s direction.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
• Prepare authentic pasta and dishes while maintaining our quality standards.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation specifications as set by our restaurant.
• Train and develop other team members on the art of pasta making.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking. • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies or procure food from storage.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries when asked. • Always maintain professional demeanor with all staff.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.
Minimal Essential Requirements:
• The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness, including uniform maintenance.
• Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.
• Active listening and learning skills. • Reading and speaking comprehension skills
• Discipline to follow set standards.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
