Culinary Associate

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food

Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables

Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist

Prepare cold foods

Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers

Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently

Monitor food quality while preparing food

Set-up and break down work station

Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles

Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment

Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications

Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets

Speak with others using clear and professional language

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees

Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards

Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift

Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping

Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: High school diploma or G

E

D

equivalent

Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience

License or Certification: None