What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Chef position at The Willows Event Center?
Role Overview
Following our Chef de Cuisine's specifications and guidelines, implement your culinary skills in the preparation, cooking and service of food. Maintain a clean environment that adheres to health code specifications. This will be done through the following of all recipes, adhering to all trainings, and working safely and diligently at day-to-day kitchen tasks.
Core Functions
- Food preparation and production on all kitchen tasks.
- Maintenance of all cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary and in perfect operating order.
- Ensure that food products, presentation and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner.
- Be cognizant of food cost and waste.
- Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications.
- Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to stand on feet for 8 hours.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Food service background.
- Understanding of food service health standards.
- Proficient knife skills.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Kitchen and office role.
- Works in temperature-controlled environment.
- Vision for near, mid-range and far as well as hearing for low, medium and high pitch.
- Requires physical ability for standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching above head and below waist.
- Must have a current and valid drivers license and must be able to be insured by company fleet insurance.
- Ability to lift 20 75 pounds.
Hours and Schedule
- Average 29 hours per week.
- Days and weekends required: Fridays & Saturdays required, occasional Sundays.
- Evening and night availability needed.