Kitchen – Salad Station

Summary of Position

To prepare steam/salad and related orders for the restaurant and to assure the smooth operation of the steam/salad station of the kitchen.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to your shift on time, in a clean and presentable uniform, ready to work, and clock in.
• Complete opening and/or closing duties in accordance with approved procedures.
• Apply knowledge of full menu including the pizza numbering system, and other restaurant information such as hours of business, types of payment and other restaurant policies.
• Answer telephone as needed in a professional manner, and able to answer any customer inquiries with regard to the restaurant, and/or place the caller on hold.
• Knowledge of steam table, fryers, electric oven, slicers, can openers, knives and other preparatory utensils (as applicable).
• Perform any and all prep-work as needed such as heating/preparing of sauces, soups, and other food products for placement on the steam table.
• Perform any and all prep-work as needed such as slicing, chopping and shredding of meats, cheeses, vegetables and other food products.
• Ensure that the steam/salad table(s) is/are fully stocked with fresh items for the start of the shift.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and sanitized manner in compliance with state health and safety regulations.
• Maintain and stock the steam/salad station, freezers, refrigerators and store room with food products daily.
• Prepare all steam/salad station orders prior to and during meal time periods according to individual guest orders, and the Aurelio's portion and quality control standards of the menu.
• Communicate as needed with servers in a professional manner regarding any questions/concerns with customer orders.
• Examine, uncrate and store incoming food supplies in storage and refrigeration areas appropriately.
• Ensure leftover/unused food products are stored/restocked or disposed of properly.
• Ensure steam/salad station's appliances and equipment have been cleaned (and turned off at the end of each work day) at the end of your shift.
• Able to lead and direct the work of others within the department.
• Communicate customer, order, and/or employee difficulties to management.
• Communicate any health and/or safety concerns or violations immediately to management.
• Communicate to management of shortage of particular stock.
• Conform to restaurant policies and procedures at all times.
• Must be capable of going outside the general responsibilities of the department to ensure proper customer service for our customers.
• Attend all scheduled/mandatory meetings and/or training sessions as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required.
• Must be an honest, dependable and reliable individual with high level of integrity, who possesses a clear understanding of teamwork with a high level of energy and sense of urgency.
• Must have the highest level of customer service skills, while able to multi-task, while being adaptable to the changing restaurant environment.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain valid required State Food Handler's certification.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time, as well as maneuver throughout the entire restaurant easily (up to 5 hours) in hot conditions.
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 100 pounds.