Job Description
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Always arrive in a clean tidy uniform and presentable to be in guest view.
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Project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all associates.
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Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality service to the restaurant guests.
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Work in the designated station as set by Head Chef or Sous Chef.
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Ensure mise en place is complete each day for section.
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Ensure that plans are being followed daily and checklists checked off.
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Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.
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Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
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Prepare all menu items by strictly following recipes and yield guide.
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Ensuring that standards for secure food handling and sanitation are followed.
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Keep the kitchen clean and efficient.
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Ensure all prep is complete before service begins (breakfast 7am, lunch 11:30am, dinner 5:30pm)
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Set-up the station with par stocks of menu items, and prepare the dishes designated for that station.
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Adhere to a strict working schedule and organize section, work cleanly and efficiently.
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Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours.
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Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
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Ensure that food stock levels within designated station are of sufficient quantity and quality.
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Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained.
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Operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
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Maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area.
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Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
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Prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes and other food items.
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Slice, grind and cook meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods.
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Wash and peel fresh fruits, vegetables and also able to weigh, measure and mix ingredients on correct proportions.
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Have general knowledge of cooking temperatures, making soups & sauces, vegetable preparation.
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Keep track of stock levels and place orders to ensure adequate stock is on hand without excessive waste.
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Check supplies and prep lists and ensures all items are prepped in a timely fashion.
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Replenish service lines as needed and restock and prepare the workstation for the next shift.
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Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location at the appropriate levels at all times.
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Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
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Serve food in proper portions on to correct serving vessels and plates.
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Wash and disinfect kitchen area, workstations, tables, knives and other equipment.
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Minimise waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
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Assist other team members in the kitchen when needed or perform any other tasks assigned by management.
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📌 Kitchen Hand (Victoria)
🏢 The espressonist
📍 Victoria