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Job Summary Prepare flavorful grilled and fried dishes while keeping service moving and the kitchen clean, organized, and safe. You'll follow recipes, handle ingredients carefully, and coordinate food preparation with the kitchen team.

Your impact:

Consistent cooking and safe food handling help guests enjoy well-prepared meals with confidence. Responsibilities Grill, fry, and prepare menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and service needs. Use appropriate cooking methods, including grilling, braising, and poaching, and apply sound knife skills. Operate kitchen equipment safely; maintain clean workstations and follow food safety and sanitizing procedures. Support meal preparation, food production, and menu planning as assigned, including during high-volume service. Check ingredients and finished dishes for quality, follow food safety management practices, and communicate kitchen needs to teammates. Requirements Food preparation, cooking, food handling, and kitchen experience; restaurant or other food service experience is valuable. Knowledge of food safety, recipe adherence, and safe operation of kitchen equipment. Culinary experience and high-volume production experience are helpful. Fine dining, catering, dietary department, or dietary aide experience is a plus. Familiarity with the food industry and methods such as grilling, braising, and poaching is preferred.

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person