ABOUT KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP:
Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal “James” Kent and entrepreneur-led private equity platform SC Holdings. KHG comprises Michelin Star restaurants, private members clubs, and world class venues.
We are dedicated to delivering fine dining, unmatched hospitality, and first-rate
experiences across North America. We are seeking creative go-getters to join our team to help elevate our brand.
You Are:
- Bright; animated; lively; cheerful; vivid or brilliant
- Spirited: having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.
- Reliable: that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.
Characteristics of success:
- Possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail to address the cleaning and facility needs, both in the dining room and the kitchen
- Possess a working understanding of sanitation codes and regulations
- Feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with an understanding of how to operate within a busy kitchen
- Be able to speak and understand English
- Be able to stay calm under pressure
- Be able to closely follow directions
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Possess a minimum of one year experience in a similar position
- 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 and arms
Job Responsibilities:
- Be on duty and in uniform at scheduled time
- Maintain a clean kitchen and other areas as requested, keep the dish area organized and free of clutter.
- Set up dishwashing stations, including dish machines and sinks.
- Ensure floors are clean and dry throughout your shift.
- Wash, stack, and store glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers properly.
- Change water in machines and sinks every two hours, or more frequently as needed, while correctly using chemical dilutions.
- Maintain trash cans during your shift and remove full trash cans and boxes at the end of each shift.
- Support the chef with any additional tasks as required.
Work Environment:
- This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.
- Includes working in refrigerated areas and on surfaces that can be wet and slippery
- Typically, maintains a moderate noise level
- Working with exposure to dust, mold, fragrances and other fumes and airborne particles, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants, and flowers
- Working in proximity to and using common commercial cleaning agents
- Frequent handwashing is required Physical Demands
- Consistently required to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, grasp, twist and turn, talk, listen and hear. Consistent fine finger manipulations and repetitive motions with hands and feet
- Required to stoop and climb ladders or step stools
- As needed, position requires sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs
- Consistently required to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Occasionally required to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Work performed requires medium physical strength
- Consistently required to use near and peripheral vision, in addition to depth perception Schedule Demands
- Required to work weekends
- Required to work government and religious holidays
- Occasionally required to work up to 12 hours
Physical Demands:
- Consistently required to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, grasp, twist and turn, talk, listen and hear. Consistent fine finger manipulations and repetitive motions with hands and feet
- Occasionally required to stoop and climb ladders or step stools
- As needed, position requires sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs
- Consistently required to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Occasionally required to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Work performed requires medium physical strength
- Consistently required to use near and peripheral vision, in addition to depth perception
Schedule Demands:
- Required to work weekends
- Required to work government and religious holidays
- Occasionally required to work up to 12 hours
- During busy seasons, time off requests may be accommodated on a first come first serve basis
- Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- This is a full-time position, days and hours of work vary; additional work hours and flexible schedule may be required. Additional training and/or education hours may be required.
Compensation Details:
- Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits
- Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Ability to communicate in English preferred
- GED or equivalent level of education preferred
