Cook - Chili's Restaurant - Key West International Airport

Food Preparation and Cooking Position

$20.00/hr. Part-Time Benefits: 401K, meals

Prepares and cooks food following the Brands specifications in a timely manner while maintaining the safety, sanitation, and security of the kitchen and equipment. Works in assigned restaurant location as determined by management.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares ingredients for cooking, including portioning, washing, chopping, and storing according to MCA and Brand specifications and restaurant directions
• Demonstrates product standards and recipe knowledge daily
• Cook food according to predetermined MCA and Brand specifications and quantities
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperatures of appliances and food and maintain required logs
• Notify a manager if a product does not meet the specifications
• Communicates any product runouts, equipment issues, and quality and service issues to the MOD and chef immediately
• Set up, maintain, and/or close station for scheduled shift (checks and/or breaks down and cleans equipment, preps all appropriate food items and small wares, dates food items and stores according to FIFO rotation method, etc.)
• Prepares and plates food items according to specifications and preset time limits
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles; ensure proper arrangement and garnish
• Aid in moving and installation of beer, wine, and cocktail kegs
• Complete safety training and certifications
• Follows all company safety, sanitation, and security policies and procedures
• Properly uses personal protective equipment
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to a MOD immediately
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Maintain and care for company equipment according to instructions and manufacturer requirements
• Filters and boils out fryers according to Brand specifications
• Welcome and acknowledge guests according to company standards, when applicable, and assist guests as needed
• Communicate with others using clear, respectful, and professional language
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum services
• Responds to all "callbacks" and "echoes" to ensure ordered food is prepared on time
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and work toward the goal of customer satisfaction
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Discards and tracks all expired products and mistakes on approved waste sheet
• Clean, sanitize, and organize all kitchen areas, walk-in coolers, reach-ins, and all storage areas according to MCA and Brand specifications
• Disposes of grease per MCA and Airport policy
• Assists other crewmembers as needed; is aware of and alerts other crewmembers of customer's needs
• Maintains knowledge of airport, terminal, and restaurants; offers information, recommendations, MCA and Brand history, etc.
• Maintains a clean, neat, well-groomed appearance and adheres to all uniform and appearance guidelines
• Sweeps and mops as needed
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Culinary Manager or MOD at any time

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated pleasant attitude and energy
• Professional demeanor, appearance, and communication skills in accordance with restaurant guidelines
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional cooking and knife-handling skills
• Two years of cooking experience in a similar concept or restaurant
• Demonstrated ability to execute restaurant menu in absence of the MOD
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and certification within 90 days for all required local, state, and federal health, safety and sanitation laws
• Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment including stoves, refrigeration, slicer, dish machine, etc.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and work calmly and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Adherence to MCA and Airport Knife Handling Policy
• Ability to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for an entire shift
• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly
• Effective and professional oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn food and beverage knowledge and participate in training as required
• Ability to read menu offerings, work procedures, recipes, food orders, KDS, safety procedures, and operating directions
• Knowledge and adherence to MCA policies and procedures
• Knowledge and adherence to all airport rules and regulations
• Commitment to service of customers, staff, co-workers, and management
• High integrity and honesty, Work Ethic, passion, and commitment
• Ability to work scheduled hours, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Follow-through and dependability
• Knowledge and commitment to safety and food sanitation