Cook

RibCrib; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rib Crib in Gainesville, TX is seeking a diligent Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen operations. You will help prepare vegetables and side items, assist with smoking meats, and ensure accurate portioning and safe food handling.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and willingness to take on additional duties as needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read kitchen prep books and manuals to follow recipes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Proficient use of restaurant equipment including convection ovens, grills, fryers, smokers, steam tables, microwaves.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining levels of food safety and sanitation.
• Washes, peels, cuts and prepares vegetables and side items.
• Cleans, cuts, prepares and smokes meats and poultry.
• Knows how to correctly measure food weights and portion sizes.
• Carries pans, containers, and trays of food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates and removes garbage, and steam cleans or hoses containers.
• Observes safety procedures with regards to kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates teamwork by taking on additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Reading prep books

Multitasking

Equipment knowledge

Education

Food Handler's Permit

Tools

Convection ovens

Grills

Fryers

Smokers

Steam tables

Microwaves

Job description

Description

• Responsible for the efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining levels of food safety and sanitation to Rib Crib standards.
• Washes, peels, cuts and prepares vegetables and side items.
• Cleans, cuts, prepares and smokes meats and poultry.
• Knows how to correctly measure food weights and portion sizes.
• Carries pans, containers, and trays of food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates and removes garbage at shift change or when necessary, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Knowledgeable in the use of cleaning products and how to use them safely according to instructions.
• Observes safety procedures with regards to the use of kitchen supplies and equipment both correctly and safely throughout the shift.
• Demonstrates a willingness to assume any responsibility or perform any task ("shift to assist") regardless of nature to demonstrate that teamwork is part of the operating culture. All other duties as assigned.

Description

General Summary

Assists Kitchen Manager in preparing food by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining levels of food safety and sanitation to Rib Crib standards.
• Washes, peels, cuts and prepares vegetables and side items.
• Cleans, cuts, prepares and smokes meats and poultry.
• Knows how to correctly measure food weights and portion sizes.
• Carries pans, containers, and trays of food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates and removes garbage at shift change or when necessary, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Knowledgeable in the use of cleaning products and how to use them safely according to instructions.
• Observes safety procedures with regards to the use of kitchen supplies and equipment both correctly and safely throughout the shift.
• Demonstrates a willingness to assume any responsibility or perform any task ("shift to assist") regardless of nature to demonstrate that teamwork is part of the operating culture. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Capable of reading kitchen prep books and manuals as required to prepare food recipes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Proficient use of restaurant equipment including but not limited to such things as convection ovens, grills, fryers, smokers, steam tables, microwaves, etc.

Education & Experience

Six months previous job-related experience as determined by management. Certifications/Licenses: Food Handler's Permit where applicable.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Position requires the employee to perform most of the work from a standing position for long periods of time frequently walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, cutting, carrying, kneeling, or stooping.
• Work may occasionally involve periods of lifting up to 30 pounds with occasional lifting not to exceed 80 pounds.