Kitchen Team Member

Full-time

Westminster, CO

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Kitchen Team Member plays a crucial role in the restaurant's kitchen, ensuring the quality and presentation of food while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. This position requires dependability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Opening set up/ closing break down.
• Quality, Safety, Presentation of food.
• Knife handling - must have or gain proficiency in correct ways to handle a knife.
• Assist with cleaning dishes.
• Kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare ingredients such as meats and vegetables for food preparation purposes.
• Cut, slice vegetables and fruits and store them properly.
• Rotate food items in cold storage and trash any expired items.
• Sort, chop, and store food items for cooking purposes.
• Assure the cleanliness and sanitization of all work areas such as countertops.
• Arrange for ovens and cooking ranges to be set at proper heat levels.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen floors, ovens, and other cooking equipment periodically.
• Ensure all food meets quality standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Adheres to all prep procedures and follows recipes 100% of the time.
• Utilizes all compliance systems, kitchen tools and procedures with 100% integrity.
• Maintains high cleanliness standards and role model accountability for adherence to local health requirements.

Requirements

• Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Very good physical condition and endurance.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.