HAVE YOU WORKED WITH FRESH PASTA BEFORE? DO YOU LIKE TO WORK IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT, HANDLE DETAILED ORDERS, AND TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PRESENTATION AND GARNISH?
SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE!
Job Description:
Pasta On The Fly is recruiting an experienced Saute' Cook to add to our talented team. We are growing and will offer to promote from within the company as we expand. We are a locally owned and run business and offer an enjoyable, professional environment to work in. We value strong work ethics, dedication and professionalism.
Our concept is unique in that we offer multiple different fresh pasta options, each with a choice of one of our delicious sauces, then allow for proteins, veg, etc. as add ons to top it all off to make for an entrée that is truly an individual favorite! Pickup or delivery only! Fast paced environment!
Essential Functions:
-Inspect and clean food preparation areas, including tools, equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices.
-Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation before, throughout, and after the shift.
-Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines including proper time and temperature controls, preventing cross contamination, practicing frequent hand-washing and personal hygiene, proper cleaning and sanitizing, and reporting illnesses to management.
-Prep, stock, and organize work station at the beginning of each shift.
-Remain organized throughout the shift to ensure timeliness and accuracy of all food orders.
-Cook, prepare, and present items according to proper recipes, portion sizes, and chef’s specifications.
-Check for superior quality, preparation, cooking times, correct doneness, consistency, firmness, temperatures, and presentation of every food item.
-Check freshness of food and ingredients before cooking.
-Track and report any food waste.
-Use proper knife handling techniques to ensure safety.
-Prepare a variety of food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment.
-Practice proper food storage practices by labeling, dating, and rotating product.
-Receive and follow all verbal instruction from the chef, sous chef, and kitchen manager concerning orders, special requests, and adjustments needed to efficiently flow products to assure a smooth service period.
-Exhibit creativity and enthusiasm for food.
-Maintain an awareness at all times of the effect of all actions upon the guests’ dining experience and making all decisions based on the impact of the guest.
-Work productively with minimal supervision with a desire to learn and grow.
-Ability to work well with others and commit to the success of a team, including taking direction and accepting constructive feedback in a positive way.
-Able to work in a team-oriented environment and under considerable stress and/or pressure.
-Constant communication with all other team members and management, including calling back all orders to achieve accuracy and clarity of orders placed.
-Comply with company safety rules and regulations, including the proper handling of all relevant equipment.
Report any equipment failure, damage, hazardous conditions, or injury to the chef, sous chef, or kitchen manager immediately to ensure safety.
-Work efficiently and complete required tasks within assigned time frame.
-Attend all scheduled employee meetings and participate in a meaningful way.
-Perform side duties including cleaning and food production as requested.
-Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
-Experience preparing/handling pasta preferred.
-Must possess basic math skills.
-Ability to converse, read and write in English with excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
-Able to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately in a positive, upbeat and enthusiastic way.
-Work efficiently with minimal supervision and complete required tasks within set schedules and deadlines.
-Strong organizational, multi-tasking, time management, follow-up and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
-Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment with a customer service orientation.
-Be flexible and eager to learn new things.
-Maintain a strong professional presence and present a well-groomed appearance.
-Must be able to maneuver in an office, through restaurants/bars and at outside functions. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, twist, lift, push, pull and grip items when necessary. May occasionally lift up to 30 pounds; push, pull or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
-Must be able to work varied hours/days, including evenings, weekends and holidays, in accordance with restaurant operations and adhere to the attendance requirements of the company.
-Must adhere to the established appearance, hygiene, and dress code guidelines.
-Ability to adhere to and comply with all rules and regulations set by management.