Pantry Chef

ZEN RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC. - 5.0

Granby, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Per diem $17 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Nutrition High school diploma or GED Culinary Arts Plating Restaurant experience Kitchen stations

Full Job Description Job Title:

Pantry Chef Reports to:

Executive Chef Status:

Non-Exempt Hours:

Part-Time Job Summary:

Being an ambassador for our restaurant brand by playing a key role in contributing to the smooth operation of the kitchen during service and ultimately meeting our customers' expectations and satisfaction. Prep and prepare quality ingredients that meet the Executive Chef's specifications and assisting the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. Set up stations for menu, Responsible for pantry station inventory and maintaining sanitation standards.

Job Description Functions and Competencies:

• Set up and stocking pantry station with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service; cleaning and chopping ingredients, and/or preparing sauces as directed.
• Preparing food including salads, soups, appetizers, and desserts, to restaurant's menu specifications.
• Plating dishes according to a restaurant's menu specifications. Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions.
• Working with servers to ensure that food orders come out simultaneously, in high quality, are completed according to request and in a timely fashion.
• Excellent understanding of various kitchen methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards. Ensure kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and all regulations followed. Stock inventory and supplies.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Washing, cleaning, sanitizing the kitchen, cooking utensils and proper storage of the equipment Clean station and appropriately store and/or dispose of leftover food according to the restaurant's standards.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team. Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Possess excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills. The ability to work on your feet for most of the day and lift 50 pounds at a time. Additional requests as needed for the smooth operation of the shift.

Education and Training Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in Culinary Arts or related field
• Culinary school diploma
• Knowledge of food industry's best practices and safety standards
• Previous restaurant experience

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay:

$17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off

Shift:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift

Experience:

Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Granby, CT 06035 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Granby, CT 06035: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person