Kitchen Staff (BOH)

The Press Club Grill; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Flexible scheduling

Full benefits package for full-time

Job summary

The Press Club Grill in Portland, ME is seeking Kitchen Staff (BOH) to join our busy kitchen. You will assist with food preparation, follow sanitation and safety standards, and help ensure menu items are prepared to spec using established recipes.

Evening and weekend availability is required. No previous cooking experience is necessary, but pizza experience is a plus; benefits include free meals while on shift, flexible schedules, and a full benefits package for all full‑time team members.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend labels and directions.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-growth setting.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Evening and Weekend availability is a must.
• Pizza experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of food using established procedures.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required.
• Ensures availability of supplies for substitutions in time.
• Serves or ensures proper serving of food for take-out or dining room.
• Maintains sanitation, safety and hygiene standards.
• Operates appliances/grills/ovens to prepare menu items.
• Stores food properly and safely with dates.
• Reports equipment repair needs to supervisor.
• Prepares all items following recipes and diet orders.
• Plans production to coordinate with meal serving hours to preserve quality.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Keeps work area neat and clean; cleans and maintains equipment.

Skills

Reading labels

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Evening/weekend availability

Pizza experience

Education

High School Diploma preferred, not required

Job description

Kitchen Staff (BOH) - Portland

$16-$20 (Based on experience) Plus tips. Pooled tips ranging from $2-$4 dollars extra an hour.

Description

OTTO ( [òt-to] /'o:tto/, meaning: eight) is not just your average neighborhood pizza shop, it is a home to artists, innovators, visionaries and food connoisseurs turning the ordinary Italian pie into an extraordinary experience! Our mission is to revolutionize pizza and create memories worth sharing! In addition to being part of a creative, friendly team OTTO employees are truly valued and have access to free meals while on shift, flexible schedules and a full benefits package for all full – time individuals.

POSTITION SUMMARY

As a Cook you will be responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health, safety and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILTIES

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food for approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Serves or ensures proper serving of food for take-out or dining room.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, safety, personal hygiene and health standards. Utilizes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Safely uses establishments appliances/grills/ovens to prepare menu items.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Correctly prepares all menu items served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Apportions food for serving.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Always keeps work area neat and clean; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance; comply with company dress policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to read and comprehend labels and directions.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision required.
• Ability to remain calm while working under pressure in a busy environment.
• Ability to work within timeframe of standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to take direction when needed.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• High School Diploma preferred not required.
• Previous cooking experience preferred not required.
• Evening and Weekend availability a MUST.
• Pizza experience is preferred.
• Knife Skills preferred, MUST meet minimum age requirements (at least 18yrs).