Pantry Cook

Responsibilities and Duties

• Adherance to attendance policy and procedural compliance.
• Preparation of lunch/dinner menu items, amount of prep, quality of product and cleanliness of area. Stay abreast of specials (checking in with Kitchen Manager).
• Maintain a friendly and pleasant attitude.
• Stock food products/equipment needed for station. Clean, set and prepare service area 15 minutes prior to service to ensure the station is totally equipped for service.
• Avoid leaving the station during peak periods.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Recipe at all times.
• Responsible for the quality of product served as recipes and spec sheets.
• Maintains good cleaning habits in area of assignment, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, tilt skillets, sauté burners, convection oven, flat-top, range and refrigeration equipment.
• Attend mandatory/ scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestion for improvement.
• Maintains positive communication with fellow Team Members.
• Make certain all products needed to assure a smooth service period are well stocked.
• Rotate all perishable products properly.
• When closing, close properly following the checklist for your station. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Keep a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Check with supervisor on duty regarding condition of station at end of shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by manager/general manager/shift supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic restaurant hospitality and fully engaged, service minded attitude
• Food Safety certification, as state law requires
• Good hearing for safety and accurate communication (with or without accommodation)
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Basic computer usage skills
• Must possess valid food safety certification or any other food/alcohol certification if required by state law
• Compliance with our dress and appearance policy including black slip resistant shoes
• Ability to pass general information and departmental tests (test score of 90% or higher)
• Prolonged periods walking or standing
• Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 50 pounds at a time

Physical Requirements

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.