Kitchen Prep Cook - Blue Nami : Job Details

Description: Basic Functions • Assists Head chef and kitchen chefs in the production of food required for lunch, dinner and/or possibly late night shifts • Responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen • Ensures all recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet proper specifications and commitment to quality • Maintains a safe, orderly, and clean kitchen and demonstrates such through example, using proper food handling techniques • Ensures kitchen and storage areas are kept clean and organized • May assist with product ordering & maintaining inventory when necessary • Other duties as requested by manager, chefs, etc. Example: Dishwasher needed in emergencies Qualifications • College/culinary training or have a good level of cooking and production experience is preferred but not necessary, otherwise must be willing to learn • Understanding of proper use of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, grills, refrigeration, slicer, knives, and warmers • Commitment to quality service and food knowledge • Serve Safe or other recognized hygiene qualification required • Must posses a positive attitude and work well with other team members • Be able to work positively under pressure in a fast paced time sensitive restaurant environment • Be able to reach, bend, stoop & to lift up to 50 pounds • Must be willing to work in hot/cold, humid/dry environment and on your feet for 7-8-hour shifts • Flexible to changing working hours; daytime, evening, late night and weekend schedules • Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed • Be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, sushi bar and dining room personnel • Must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others • Have the physical abilities to carry out the functions of the job descriptions Work Wear Requirements • Clean, restaurant industry specific non-slip shoes • Socks must be worn