Margaritaville Lanier Islands
JOB OVERVIEW : Responsible for the preparation and/or cooking of food by following company-directed specifications and by performing the following duties: POSITION DESCRIPTION:
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- Ensures all materials and supplies are available. n
- Sets up station according to established guidelines and requirements to ensure guest safety. n
- Ensures that all foods are prepared according to established recipes and plating guidelines, including product quality and cook time standards. n
- Coordinates food orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery to each table. n
- Executes designated preparation and/or line stations without support under normal conditions. n
- Prepares food according to the sales forecast and business level. n
- Meets special guest requests while providing same quality standards. n
- Follows all company HACCP documentation and procedures throughout daily shifts. n
- Maintains a clean appearance and work station and assists in overall kitchen cleanliness, including cleaning all station equipment (flat tops, grills, storage drawers, etc.) at the end of each shift. n
- Maintains safety standards while using knives and other food preparation equipment. n
- Restocks and/or breaks down work station at the conclusion of the shift. n
- Stocks all stations as directed and cleans/closes all stations as directed. n
- Assists management in training new Staff Members within their department when applicable. n
- Cross-trains on all line, prep, and dish stations and assists those co-workers when needed to meet guest satisfaction. n
- Maintains high-level of knowledge regarding the company’s products and happenings. n
- Notifies manager/supervisor of low inventory and recommends new inventory; communicates opportunities and concerns. n
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned or determined by chefs, management or supervisors and moves with a sense of urgency. n
- Understands and utilizes all safety and sanitation practices as defined in the safety program and reports any accidents to management. n
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures as established in the Staff Member Handbook. n
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
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- Good written and verbal communication skills. n
- Six months to one year minimum as a prep/line cook in a full-service, high volume restaurant required; must have knowledge of the cooking techniques utilized in the scope of the prep/line position applying for; or equivalent combination of education and experience. n
- Ability to interact professionally with other departments and outside contacts. n
- Ability to complete a heavy workload and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. n
- Good judgment and decision making abilities. n
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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- High school degree or GED preferred n
- Culinary degree or equivalent preferred n
- Health permit/food safety cards and alcohol awareness certification; staff member is required to obtain cards individually and provide proof of possession prior to first day of employment in states required by law n
The characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements
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- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high energy, and physically demanding environment. n
- Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching. n
- Pushing, pulling and lifting objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally, from position to position. n
- Feeling or grasping objects of different size and shape. n
- Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching in narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. n
- Will be required to use physical capabilities including climbing and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps. n
- Must be able to carry loads greater than 35 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently. n
- Must be able to communicate clearly with our guests in the primary language of the restaurant, specific to location. (Primarily English) n
- Hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. n
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. n
- Work Environment n
- Exposed to weather conditions and prevalent temperature changes. n
- Subject to moderate to high ambient noise levels. n
- Frequently required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. n
- Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans, burns, slipping and tripping. n
- Frequently required to wash hands and/or wear gloves. n
- Language Skills n
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. n
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and guests. n
- Expressing or exchanging ideas or instructions by the spoken word. n
- Mathematical Skills n
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals n
Weekend and Holiday availability required