Stage Red Kitchen Cook

Overview

8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335

Position Title: Kitchen Cook
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports To: Executive Chef
Classification: Part-Time
Compensation: $22.50 hourly
Location: STAGE RED FONTANA 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335

Position

Description:

The Kitchen Cook is responsible for the preparation of food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. Kitchen Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. The Kitchen Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat and stress in a kitchen environment.

• 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
• Properly labels and dates food items for storage
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products to assure a smooth service period
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• 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. Coolers, and all storage areas
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Executive Chef or Chef
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• 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
• Keeps workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
• Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet
• Understand and maintain proper sanitation and food safety
• Abides by all Company policies in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures, the Business Code of Conduct
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be a minimum 18 years of age
• At least 1-year previous food service experience desired
• Must be flexible, have a sense of urgency, be able to respond quickly and resourcefully to internal and external issues
• Working knowledge of food production techniques, purchasing, and sanitation procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Food Handlers Card

A valid food handler’s card is required for this position. The company will cover the cost of the training and compensate employees for the time spent completing the course. The certification must be obtained within 30 days of the hire date.

Serv Safe Certified

• Provide a two-way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in positive motivation and teamwork
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to interact with all levels of customers and staff including management
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all staff and vendors
• Be detail oriented
• Present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times during the workday
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Must be energetic, self-disciplined with a strong sense of initiative, is detail oriented and has a passion for delivering exceptional guest service
• Positive attitude and neat appearance
• Work ethics encourages strong urgency and quality in a team environment

• This position requires standing, walking, bending and lifting 25lbs. throughout the day, as well as working…