Kitchen Prep Cook - Blue Nami Group

• 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