Prep- Commissary

About the role

Dedicated to using the highest quality and freshest ingredients possible, Dish Society sources a majority of its products locally. The all-day restaurant turns out a seasonally changing menu with healthful modern twists on traditional favorites for breakfast, lunch, supper, and brunch. Since launching in 2014, Dish Society has opened six locations (Galleria area, Memorial, Downtown, Heights, West U, and Katy).

Responsibilities

• Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking.
• Perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to restaurants standardized recipes.
• Absorbs 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Pieces food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assists others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pound.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.