The GRILL COOK is responsible for assisting the kitchen team in achieving the optimum professional service to guests. Essential Functions : Must be willing and able to: Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety Properly learn to utilize and maintain cooking equipment Handle a saute pan and other cooking apparatus Work on an open flame grill, high powered wok, gas fryers, table steamer, salamanders, hand torches etc. Work with high sense of urgency Follow plating instructions as directed Properly follow recipe formats and food storage protocol Practice safe and sanitary food handling protocol Do food preparation of vegetables, meats and grains etc.
Handle a provided kitchen knife with confidence Taste and maintain a consistent flavor profile per Chef's requirements Work in a high pace and high volume environment Work in a temperature sensitive environment such as walk-ins, freezers, kitchens Read and write in English in regards to prep lists, invoices, recipes etc. Assist in the receiving and storage of all food and non-food products Work in a 2 level kitchen requiring the use of stairs Accountabilities: Must be willing and able to: Be an active team player Follow supervisor's instructions Perform under more than average stressful conditions Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful condition Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for the following shift Acquire and wear appropriate uniform as prescribed in the training manual Maintain and clean uniform Maintain a well-manicured appearance and persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant Read and be accountable for the information in the Echo and Rig employee handbook Qualifications Standards: Currently attending or have graduated Culinary School A minimum of 6 months full service restaurant experience or the equivalent Must be willing and able to: Master English language sufficient to communicate effectively Meet personal schedule requirements punctually Self-motivator Project a friendly, courteous and pleasant attitude Get along with co-workers Provide a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant Safely transport containers that weigh up to 30 lbs. from any area to the dish washing area Stand and/or walk for entire shift Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface Transport dishes, bus tubs and/or trays from the dish washing area to any table in the restaurant and vise versa Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant Accept constructive criticism Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays Rules: The following are rules to recognize: May not take or give away any unauthorized company property including food or beverage May not work under the influence of alcohol or other mood altering substances May not keep any unauthorized items in personal locker May not resort to any physical violence or harassing behavior May not eat or drink certain unauthorized items during a shift