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Expectations:
- Adhere to Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) Core Values, Policies & Procedures
- Act as a role model within and outside the corporation.
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward customers and co-workers.
- Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Follow recipes and prepare food items, as directed, and in a uniform and consistent manner (e.g. Prepare food; season and cook food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, and other food in accordance with proper cooking methods (proper cooking time and thermometer/food temperature requirements); recognize and correct product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications; organize and arrange cooked foods).
- Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with Food Systems Food Safety & Sanitation guidelines and the HACCP System for the entire kitchen including walk-in refrigerator, freezer and dry storage area.
- Ensure compliance with all ServSafe and safety requirements.
- Oversee proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
- Maintain proper food rotation procedures (e.g. Label and date product, properly store and rotate perishables and left overs).
- Handle a fast paced environment with multiple tasks under time constraint.
- Perform station duties (e.g., fry, griddle, flat top, in an entertaining and engaging manner)
- Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost
- Effectively communicates with management, team members (e.g., Service and kitchen maintenance personnel), and guests to address any concerns/needs of guests and/or other employees.
- Assist in the development and preparation of menus, food set-up, and service.
- Open and/or close kitchen as necessary.
- Perform basic arithmetic.
- Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
- At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).
- Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
- Follow instructions.
- Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests' names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests).
Education & Experience:- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- One year of experience in restaurant or food service capacity required.
Qualifications:- Minimum age of 18.
- Knowledge of general cooking techniques
- Must possess basic mathematical skills (able to add, subtract, multiply and divide)
- Knowledge of general kitchen operating requirements.
- Knowledge of minimum temperature requirements for food and drink preservation.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local sanitary regulations regarding the preparation, maintenance and storage of food and drink products.
Date Posted: 23 April 2025
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