Kitchen Prep - Key West International Airport
17 days ago
Key West
Job Description$19.00/hr. Great benefits - health, dental, vision, life, 401K, paid vacation, holidays, birthdays, anniversary and much more......! Role and Responsibilities Position Summary: • Prepares ingredients for cooking, including portioning, washing, chopping, and storing according to MCA and Brand specifications and restaurant directions, • Follows recipes to ensure consistency and quality standards, • Follows prep par lists and prioritizes production to avoid product run outs, • Receives, labels, dates, rotates, and refrigerates all products to ensue freshness and control waste, • Discards and tracks all expired product on approved waste sheet, • Cleans and maintains prep area (utensils, prep table, prep sinks, equipment, floors, walls, and any back of the house area, etc.), • Washes, peels, cuts, slices, dices, and portions specific food and menu items in accordance with established par levels, • Produces mass amounts of foods to be packaged, dated, and labeled for retail sale in market areas (Sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, snack boxes, yogurts, etc.), • Check and ensure correctness of the temperatures of appliances and food and maintain required logs, • Notify a manager if a product does not meet specifications, • Communicates any product run outs, equipment issues, and quality and service issues to the MOD and chef immediately, • Completes prep list in accordance with specifications, • Completes assigned tasks according to specifications and preset time limits, • Aid in moving and installation of beer, wine, and cocktail kegs, • Complete safety training and certifications, • Follows all company safety, sanitation and security policies and procedures, • Properly uses personal protective equipment, • Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to a MOD immediately, • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, • Maintain and care for company equipment according to instruction and manufacturer requirements, • Welcome and acknowledge guests according to company standards, when applicable, and assists guests as needed, • Communicate with others using clear, respectful, and professional language, • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and work toward the goal of customer satisfaction, • Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards, • Clean, sanitize, and organize all kitchen areas, walk-in coolers, reach-ins, and all storage areas according to MCA and Brand specifications, • Assists other crewmembers as needed; is aware of and alerts other crewmembers of customers’ needs, • Maintains knowledge of airport, terminal, and restaurants; offers information, recommendations, MCA and Brand history, etc., • Maintains a clean, neat, well-groomed appearance and adheres to all uniform and appearance guidelines, • Sweeps and mops as needed, • Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the chef or MOD at any time Qualifications • Demonstrated pleasant attitude and energy, • Professional demeanor, appearance, and communication skills in accordance with restaurant guidelines, • Demonstrated knowledge of professional cooking and knife handling skills, • Prior prep or production experience in a similar concept or restaurant preferred, • Demonstrated knowledge of and certification within 90 days for all required local, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation laws, • Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment including stoves, refrigeration, slicer, dish machine, etc., • Ability to take direction and work in a team environment, • Ability to multi-task and work calmly and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Problem solving and organizational skills, • Adherence to MCA and Airport Knife Handling Policy, • Ability to stand and exert fast paced mobility for entire shift, • Ability to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly, • Effective and professional oral communication skills, • Demonstrated ability to learn food and beverage knowledge and participate in training as required, • Ability to read menu offerings, work procedures, recipes, safety procedures, and operating directions, • Ability to maintain a safe and clean production area, • Knowledge and adherence to MCA policies and procedures, • Knowledge and adherence to all airport rules and regulations, • Commitment to service of customers, staff, co-workers, and management, • High integrity and honesty, Work Ethic, passion, and commitment, • Ability to work scheduled hours, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, • Follow through and dependability xLOLYj59P5