Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Position Purpose: this person is responsible for prepping food and plating dishes following menu specification and chef’s direction.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- 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.
- Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.
- Reading and speaking comprehension skills
- Discipline to follow set standards.
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
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Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Problem Solving Skills
Team Collaboration
Customer Service Orientation
Stress Management
Organizational Skills
Creativity in Food Presentation
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Upscale Casual
Part of SA Hospitality Group
The classic style of Sant Ambroeus meets its uptown clientele on Madison Avenue, creating a true neighborhood meeting place with a mixture of Milanese tradition and New York elegance.
Guests will discover an extensive collection of Italian wines paired with the authentic, fine specialties that Sant Ambroeus is best known for – the traditional Milanese risotti and cotoletta alla Milanese – created by chef Juan Carlos Collado.
The espresso and cappuccino bar remains an institution with its addictive cornetti (Italian croissants), famous gelato, as well as its cakes and cookies that are baked on site.
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