Position Summary:
Prepares food items from the menu.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing the kitchen for daily breakfasts and lunches by filling the line with the proper amounts of food.
• Responsible for ensuring that all food items are prepared fresh, served at proper temperatures and in a timely manner.
• Ensures all plates go out clean and well presented.
• Operates food preparation machinery including slicers, mincers, can openers, fryers, ovens etc.
• Ensures proper storage of frozen and fresh food items and thawing of frozen food.
• Reports any equipment malfunction to Restaurant Manager.
• Maintains a good communication with co-workers and maintains a positive and professional work environment.
• Assists other kitchen staff as needed upon the request of management.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:
One-year experience in the restaurant or kitchen food preparation field. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Native American preference will be given.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

• Knowledge of food preparation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of operation of food preparation equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of operation of holding ovens and baking ovens.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with supervisor and fellow employees.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced work environment and to perform in a professional appearance and manner.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in the restaurant and kitchen area with exposure to heat, fumes and steam. Evening and/or weekend work may be required.