Chef - Archdiocese of Washington

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served.
• Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from pantry, storage and work areas.
• Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Washes, peels and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.
• Cleans equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Ensures all food and other items are stored properly.
• Checks quality of ingredients.
• Maintains stock levels and places orders when there are shortages.
• Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.
• Assists in preparation and set-up for events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Organized and well versed in kitchen set-up.
• Able to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment with focus on guest service.
• Must be a team player with a professional demeanor.

• Education And Experience:
• Three to five years of professional cooking experience.
• Experienced in food safety and kitchen best practices.
• Experience in menu development.
• Experience in food inventory control.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional kitchen environment.
• This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment and tools.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.