Banquet Cook Urban Farmer Steakhouse - Philadelphia 1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, [...]

Philadelphia Theatre Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated kitchen associate to ensure quality service and maintain high sanitation standards. This role involves checking food items against recipes, managing kitchen efficiency, and assisting with food preparation. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Join a team that values integrity and community engagement, and contribute to delivering extraordinary guest experiences in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in kitchen settings.
• Ability to work effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control and proper sanitation levels in the kitchen.
• Monitor line setup and assist in food preparation.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Cooking Practices

Kitchen Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

POSITION FOCUS

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and maintaining proper sanitation levels.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served, and ensure food presentation is efficient and of high quality.
2. Monitor the line setup prior to all meal functions to maximize efficiency during meal periods.
3. Ensure equipment maintenance and adherence to the 'clean as you go' policy in the kitchen.
4. Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production standards, with dupe from servers.
5. Start food items prepared ahead of time, avoiding over-preparation.
6. Date and rotate all food containers as per SOP, maintaining proper temperatures for perishables.
7. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparations, freezer pulls, and line setup.
8. Note out-of-stock items or shortages.
9. Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
10. Return unused food items to designated storage, covering and dating perishables.
11. Assist in planning and implementing actions to control food costs, waste, and usage per SOP.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Supervises 1 to 10 associates.

BEHAVIORAL FOCUS

At Sage, we value integrity, performance, team spirit, growth, delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and community engagement. Please review our competency models in the learning management system to understand the behaviors expected at different organizational levels.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

1-2 years of relevant work experience with this or other organizations.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of cooking practices and kitchen procedures to perform analytical tasks.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items up to 70 lbs, including food cases and equipment, approximately 75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing, bending, and mobility required.
• Continuous standing during preparation and service hours.
• Moderate hearing and excellent vision necessary for safety and quality checks.
• Moderate literacy and comprehension skills for reading records and requests.

Environment

Primarily indoor work (95%), with temperatures ranging from -10°F in freezers to over 100°F on the front line.

This position description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.