a restaurant cook at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen - Memorial and 101st you will prepare food items according to the menu, recipes, and special dietary or nutritional restrictions. You will also determine food and supplies needed to keep the kitchen running and stocked during service.
Cooks make sure that proper health procedures are followed. You should maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health. Previous cook, line cook, prep cook, sous chef or other back of house (BOH) experience is beneficial. High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not mandatory. Food Handlers certification or willingness to obtain. Most importantly, a strong work ethic and a willingness
to learn will help you go far at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen - Memorial and 101st. Associated topics: baking, banquet, cocinera de la parrilla, cocinero, diner, fryer, grill, kitchen, restaurant assistant cook, station
presentation specifications, in a safe and sanitary manner, within specific production times and consistent with the guidelines set by Pei Wei Asian Kitchen - Memorial and 101st. Specific Duties & Responsibilities include: -Adhering to all food safety and workplace sanitation requirements.
-Ensures every item on station is produced to exact recipe & plating specifications. -Meets daily productivity standards as established by Kitchen Management. -Sets up station with sufficient product & utensils and prepares cooking & food holding equipment to ensure the station is ready for meal service. -Prioritizes cooking & preparation times of each order to ensure timely delivery of guest meals.
-Willingly adjusts ingredients and menu item preparation standards to accommodate guest special preparation requests. -Sets the next meal shift up for success by properly cleaning work stations, equipment & utensils, and maintaining an organized food storage area.
-Executes all position responsibilities in the spirit of proactive team work & cooperation. -Makes sure all duties & sidework have been completed to standard at the end of their shift. -Performs additional tasks & projects as assigned. Helpful Competencies & Qualifications-Ability to communicate and perform as part of a team-Ability to memorize and replicate recipe/menu item production procedures. -Possess the physical stamina
to stand working for up to 10 hours. -Consistently capable of meeting deadlines and production goals with limited supervision.
-Comfortable working in an environment that may experience significant temperature changes. -Handle stressful situations in a positive and supportive manner. -Serv Safe (Food Handlers Certification) is a plus but can be obtained after starting. We look forward to interviewing you for the full time or part time restaurant line cook position at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen - Memorial and 101st soon. Apply today and schedule your interview ASAP! Associated topics: banquet, cocinera de la parrilla, cocinero de la preparacion, commercial kitchen, complimentary, line cook, maker, station, steakhouse, wok cook
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