Oversees receiving, storage and requisitioning of supplies, food and beverage according to HACCP principles by all hot production staff.
Assists with overseeing and directing associate activities in hot production while working a rotation position. Acts as back up to ensure proper cooking, cleaning and maintenance are performed daily.
Prepares daily requisitions with the hot production team. Ensures all freezers, refrigerators, coolers and storage areas are organized, rotated, correctly marked according to HACCP principles and all goods are utilized to minimize waste. Prepares action plan for leftovers with sous chef and ensures all details are covered with appropriate cooks, servers and management.
Rotates among six hot production positions, including bake shop, hot entrées, soup and saucier, power food, and hot box/line coordinator.
Assists in the production of all hot foods by following Western & Southern (W&S) standardized recipes to ensure top quality, making adjustments as needed.
Ensures all Safe Serve standards, both food handling and sanitation, are followed by each hot production worker. Continually trains and reinforces proper techniques to ensure safe food handling practices are consistently followed.
Assists with line communication, and ensures that ample foods are stocked and ready for our guests. Completes daily tracking sheet for each hot food, and completes leftover and food waste logs daily.
Assists in setting up cafeteria and dining room serving lines, and replenishes food as needed.
Prepares produce used in recipes, on salad bar, and as garnishes.
Assists in developing and maintaining standardized recipes with the Senior Cook, updates the system.
Performs heavy cleaning of equipment and work area, including walk-in refrigerators, freezers and stainless steel.
Assists Kitchen Porter and coordinates coverage among the hot production team, utility lead worker and management during shift changes.
Reports equipment and mechanical malfunctions promptly to facility services and management for immediate service.
Assists with the take-home food sales programs, catered events, and private dining room functions during peak times or as needed.
Oversees the pantry store room and ensures proper stocking, storage, and cleanliness.
Assists with the training of new hot production workers and ensures clear understanding of rotations, recipes and procedures.
Works in dish room, pot washing, serving lines and on dock as needed.
Communicates and interacts with customers providing high-quality service.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.