Ghent
Job Description PURPOSE: To prepare attractive, healthy dishes for natural foods deli and assist Chef in coordinating kitchen operations, to help meet department goals for sales, margin, labor and customer service. STATUS: Reports to Chef or Shift Supervisor in their absence. RESPONSIBILITIES: • FOOD PREPARATION, • Prepare deli offerings following specifications of Chef., • DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE, • Maintains hot & cold lines., • Pull old or low-quality items, record and properly dispose of them, following established procedures., • Maintain kitchen and retail display areas in sanitary and orderly condition, following guidelines set by Chef or Shift Supervisor in their absence., • Clean up spills, take out trash as needed., • Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures., • Advise Chef of equipment repair and replacement needs., • OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES, • Ensure high standards of customer service to assist customers and co-workers., • Attend department and storewide meetings., • Maintain professional demeanor, including clean & neat attire., • Perform other tasks assigned by Chef or Shift Supervisor in their absence. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: • Ability to follow through on commitments., • Ability to handle multiple demands., • Ability to take instructions., • Organized, attention to detail., • Ability to lift 50 lbs., • Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment., • Ability to stand for long periods., • Ability to work in close quarters with other people., • Regular, predictable attendance., • Experience cooking for deli, restaurant, or catering., • Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions.