Cook - Monday thru Friday - Daytime Hours Only

Poultry Science Association; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rib Crib in Tulsa is seeking a Kitchen Helper to assist the Kitchen Manager with meal preparation and maintaining food-safety and sanitation standards.

You will wash, cut, and prepare vegetables and meats, operate ovens and steam tables, and assist with shift turnover. The role emphasizes teamwork and a willingness to perform any task as needed during the shift.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a food-service environment.
• Food Handler’s Permit where applicable.
• Ability to read and follow kitchen prep instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of food while maintaining safety and sanitation to Rib Crib standards.
• Wash, peel, slice and prepare vegetables and side items.
• Clean, cut, prepare and smoke meats and poultry.
• Measure food weights and portion sizes accurately.
• Transport food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
• Clean work areas, equipment and utensils; manage garbage during shifts.
• Use cleaning products safely and according to instructions.
• Follow safety procedures for kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Support team by taking on any task as needed.

Skills

Reading prep guides

Multitasking

Food safety

Equipment operation

Tools

Convection ovens

Grills

Fryers

Smokers

Steam tables

Microwaves

Job description

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the efficient flow of food in the kitchen while maintaining levels of food safety and sanitation to Rib Crib standards.
2. Washes, peels, cuts and prepares vegetables and side items.
3. Cleans, cuts, prepares and smokes meats and poultry.
4. Knows how to correctly measure food weights and portion sizes.
5. Carries pans, containers, and trays of food to and from work stations, smokers and refrigerators.
6. Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates and removes garbage at shift change or when necessary, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
7. Knowledgeable in the use of cleaning products and how to use them safely according to instructions.
8. Observes safety procedures with regards to the use of kitchen supplies and equipment both correctly and safely throughout the shift.
9. 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Capable of reading kitchen prep books and manuals as required to prepare food recipes.
2. Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
3. 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.