*This position is located in Southern California* * Will assist the Management team with opening and closing procedures as needed. * Prepare 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. * 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. * Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. * Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. * Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauting or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. * Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. * Handle, store and rotate all products properly. * Perform other general duties as required * * _Opening_ * Unlock and unsecure the caf as required * Make sure FOH/BOH is ready for opening * Turn on appliance as required * Make sure food is stocked on the line as required * Make sure food prep and assignments are planned out * Make sure register is ready * Work with management staff on food inventory * Work with management staff on Caf supplies * Be able to work FOH/BOH as needed _Closing_ * Make sure all monies accounted for * Make sure food prep for the next day is complete * Make sure the caf is cleaned to health department standards FOH/BOH * Make sure Trash has been thrown out * Make sure all kitchen appliances are shut down as required * Make sure oil is changed out or strained as required * Make sure all foods wrapped, sealed, and stored appropriately * Make sure all dishes have been cleaned and stored * Be able to lock up and secure the caf as required * * ADDITIONAL SKILLS: * Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment * Must take the initiative to excel * Must possess organizational skills * Integrity and good work habits required * Must have a positive attitude as well as service oriented * Good oral and written communication skills * Ability to follow the directives of Director/Supervisor * Must be able to accept constructive criticism when necessary * Must have the willingness and desire to learn * Detail oriented * Must work safe and professional at all times * Ability to work as a team member * Ability to keep the department OSHA/Health Compliant * Knowledge of all company policies and procedures, e.g., safety * Ability to contribute _hands on_ QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times. * * /All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./
