Kitchen Cook

The Kitchen position is responsible for executing The Back Porch brand standards and maintaining product quality and recipe execution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Prep Station

• Follow prep standards for vegetables, meats, and cheeses and prepares quantities shown on daily PAR sheets.

• Wear cutting glove when slicing meats or vegetables.

• Cover, label and store at proper temperatures all vegetables, meats, and cheeses.

• Prepare all salad mixes according to recipe standards and procedures.

• Prepare all soups according to recipe standards and procedures.

• Clean prep stations according to safety and sanitation guidelines at the end of each shift.

All Kitchen Stations

• Follow recipes and read customer tickets to accurately prepare all orders.

• Work at a pace to maintain restaurant’s established speed of service guidelines.

• Maintains a clean workstation at all times.

Parking Lot/Exterior Station

• Monitors parking lot for cleanliness and ensures debris is picked up.

• Cleans tables and chairs in patio.

• Outside trash receptacles are emptied as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Consults with management regarding customer issues.

• Maintains a positive working relationship and treats all employees with respect.

• Must become familiar with and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

• Must maintain a positive attitude and follow the direction of managers at all times.

• Must adhere to strict safety and sanitation standards.

• Report to work timely for each scheduled shift.

• Arrive and depart from work meeting all uniform and grooming standards.

GENERAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age in order to operate certain kitchen equipment.

• Should be proficient and knowledgeable of procedures for all kitchen stations and guest service stations.

• Essential functions of the position include, but is not limited to:

• Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Lifting a full 33-gallon trash bag from trash container.

• Standing and walking throughout a scheduled shift.

• Bending, stretching, reaching, pushing and kneeling to reach certain products or clean certain areas of the restaurant.

• Performing repetitive hand and arm motions.

• Certain job functions require ability to perform repetitive slicing motions with a sharp knife.

• Certain job functions require ability to handle hot food by hand for several seconds at a time, throughout a scheduled shift.