Dish & Prep - Great Lakes - PIT

Job Description

Job Description

Air Ventures is a well-established, growth-oriented owner and operator of full service and quick service restaurants in airports across the United States . We are hiring Dish & Prep personnel for all shifts at our Great Lakes Brewing Co. at the Pittsburgh International Airport.

We offer medical, dental, & vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, paid parking and more! Our employees enjoy providing superior service to our guests from around the world. Come join our team!

Summary/Objective

The prep and dish position is responsible for preparing cold foods, including vegetables, salads and fruits. This includes the preparation of these ingredients for recipes – such as chopping onions, peeling potatoes, crushing garlic and premeasuring other ingredients. This position will ensure compliance with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The prep cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud. They are also responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility.

Essential Functions

• Measures ingredients and prepares them in accordance to chef’s specifications;

• Washes and peels ingredients in order for them to be used in different meals;

• Cuts and portions different types of meat according to specifications;

• Prepares different types of food from the menu, following carefully the recipes;

• Makes stock soups to be used during cooking process;

• Portions the food and prepares the dishes for plating;

• Packages take-away food for clients;

• Places food trays under food warmers, so that the food arrives in good conditions at the table;

• Distributes the plates to be served to the waiting staff;

• Keeps track of ingredient quantities and ensures there are always enough for the day/week;

• Stores ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved;

• Informs superiors when the ingredients stock is getting low or when the kitchen tools do not work properly;

• Cleans and sanitizes the working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area;

• Carefully supervises the food temperature and the temperature from cooling rooms, to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at the appropriate temperature;

• Gather, sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.

• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.

• Change dishwater in dish machine every hour.

• Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.

• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.

• Set up or break down dishwashing area.

• Clean and roll/unroll mats.

• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.

• Sweep/mop floors.

• Assemble/disassemble dish machine.

• Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.

• Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.

• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.

• Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.

• Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first.

• Obtain stock as necessary.

• Other related duties as directed.

Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus.

• Communication Proficiency.

• Thoroughness.

• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates in a kitchen environment. This role routinely uses sinks and dishwashers and tools to clean kitchen appliances. Employees in this role are frequently exposed to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals and cleaning chemicals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Walk and stand during entire shift.

• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe.

• Remain stationary for long periods of time.

• Frequently wash hands.

• Be able to lift up to 45 lbs.

• Be able to manipulate fingers, hands and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry and wipe.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma.

• Restaurant experience or more education is generally preferred.

• Communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to walk, stand, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be eligible for and maintain SIDA badge required to work in airport.

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AAP/EEO Statement

Air Ventures LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Air Ventures LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Air Ventures LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Air Ventures LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person