Summary of Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:Willingness to learn how to make homemade pastas and bread, on a daily basisInterested in learning how to cook with wood fire grills and ovensInterested in preforming whole animal butchery techniquesAccurately and efficiently prepare the highest quality cuisine for our guests; compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products servedAdhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitationStocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service periodMaintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven flat top range and refrigeration equipmentPrepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or maintainingFollows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishesAssists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as neededCloses the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
Assists others in closing the kitchen.Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:A minimum 2 years' experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experienceBasic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skillsBasic food cost knowledgeUnderstanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees.Physical Requirements:Constant standing/walkingOccasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and waterOccasional stooping, kneeling or crawlingOccasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, rampsFrequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spineConstant reaching, turning, and performing precision work around the kitchen areaConstant receiving detailed information through oral communicationConstant talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
