Messhall is looking for BOH candidates to join our team. Messhall serves brunch, lunch and dinner featuring a selection of farm fresh, familiar and creative dishes using local, natural and sustainable ingredients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESS INCLUDE:

• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Sweep or scrub floors.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time and work in a wet, confined area with elevated temperatures
• Be prepared for continuous bending, reaching, twisting and use of hands.
• Follow the direction of your superiors 
• Lift 50 pounds
• Sustain cold temperatures for going in and out of the walk in
• Putting away produce orders in walk-in and freezer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESS INCLUDE:

• Perform routine kitchen tasks.
• Follow the prep list created to plan duties.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Ability to shuck pysters

•  Executing menu items from start to finish. This including but not limited to preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of menu items.
•  Working with seasonal ingredients
• Ability to shuck oysters
•  Participating in the preparation and development of new menu items
•  Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set
•  Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
•  Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
•  Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas

• Ability to stand of feet for extended period of times
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to obtain and maintain a food handler certification card
• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge
• High volume restaurant experience required
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment
• A passion for food, exceptional work ethic and dedication
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve