Responsibilities:This position may include measuring and portioning ingredients according to recipes washing peeling and cutting fruits and vegetables marinating and seasoning meats poultry and fish cooking or steaming ingredients such as rice vegetables and pasta assembling salads sandwiches and other dishes packaging and labeling food cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and kitchen equipment assisting the chef or other kitchen staff as needed. The starting rate for this position is $16.50 per hour but may increase based on availability and experience. Candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age or older.
Qualifications:
oPrior experience in food preparation or a similar role
o Ability to follow recipes and measurement instructions accurately
o Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
o Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
o Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume setting
o Good communication and teamwork skills
o Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed
Our team is a dedicated hardworking group who has fun and enjoys being part of one the citys most iconic and amazing institutions. While we love prior customer service experience in our applicants we also know not everyone has it and that is okay. You need to be able to take direction from leaders and also work independently when applicable. Flexible work hours are a big plus. Work schedules can include weekdays weekends and holidays. All candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check.
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