kitchen hand

Duties & Responsibilities

-      Always arrive in a clean tidy uniform and presentable to be in guest view.

-      Project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all associates.

-      Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality service to the restaurant guests.

-      Work in the designated station as set by Head Chef or Sous Chef.

-      Ensure mise en place is complete each day for section.

-      Ensure that plans are being followed daily and checklists checked off.

-      Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.

-      Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.

-      Prepare all menu items by strictly following recipes and yield guide.

-      Ensuring that standards for safe food handling and sanitation are followed.

-      Keep the kitchen clean and efficient.

-      Ensure all prep is complete before service begins (breakfast 7am, lunch 11:30am, dinner 5:30pm)

-      Set-up the station with par stocks of menu items, and prepare the dishes designated for that station.

-      Adhere to a strict working schedule and organize section, work cleanly and efficiently.

-      Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours.

-      Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.

-      Ensure that food stock levels within designated station are of sufficient quantity and quality.

-      Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained.

-      Operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.

-      Maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area.

-      Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.

-      Prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes and other food items.

-      Slice, grind and cook meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods.

-      Wash and peel fresh fruits, vegetables and also able to weigh, measure and mix ingredients on correct proportions.

-      Have general knowledge of cooking temperatures, making soups & sauces, vegetable preparation.

-      Keep track of stock levels and place orders to ensure adequate stock is on hand without excessive waste.

-      Check supplies and prep lists and ensures all items are prepped in a timely fashion.

-      Replenish service lines as needed and restock and prepare the workstation for the next shift.

-      Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location at the appropriate levels at all times.

-      Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

-      Serve food in proper portions on to correct serving vessels and plates.

-      Wash and disinfect kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives and other equipment.

-      Minimise waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.

-      Assist other team members in the kitchen when needed or perform any other tasks assigned by management.