Kitchen Team Member

Isaac's Restaurants; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Employee meal discounts

Free uniforms

Gym membership reimbursement

Health Insurance

Generous paid time off (PTO) at 30 hrs

Job summary

Isaac's Deli, Inc. is seeking kitchen team members to deliver an excellent guest experience while maintaining a sanitary, safe back-of-house. You will prep, cook and assemble menu items according to standard recipes and help keep the kitchen running smoothly.

No prior foodservice experience required; strong communication and teamwork are valued. Benefits include meal discounts, uniforms, gym reimbursement, health insurance and PTO at 30 hours, plus competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Some high school is required; ability to speak/read/write English and understand guests' languages.
• No prior foodservice experience required, but helpful.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook, and slice menu items following standard recipes.
• Date, label, and rotate prepped items properly.
• Follow portion sizes, quality standards and safety rules.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Keep work area clean and sanitized; wipe and store items.
• Assist with dishwashing and other tasks as needed.
• Take and handle takeout orders over the phone.
• Understand the menu and pass the test with 75%+.
• Assist with inventory needs and supply requests daily.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Some high school

Job description

Join a company where, when we work together, we feed a lotof people, take care of each other and our customers, and have some fun at thesame time. Here you make a difference inthe community, make someone’s day, and have fun while working some place great!

Employee Benefits:

• - Competitive hourly pay
• - Employee meal discounts (50% when working, 15% when notworking)
• - Free uniforms
• - Gym membership reimbursement
• - Health Insurance and generous paid time off (at 30 hours)

Position Summary:

All kitchen team members are responsible for doing theirpart in delivering an excellent guest experience to our customers whilemaintaining a sanitary and safe kitchen and work station in the back of house.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prep / cook / slice menu/prep items according to methodsdescribed in the standard recipes in an amount of time to ensure safefood-handling and timely availability.
• Properly dates, labels and rotates all prepped items, storing them inappropriate locations.
• Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards and safety rules.
• Properly uses all restaurant equipment, following procedures for both productconsistency and safety.
• Selects the correct knife for the appropriate job.
• Works with a sense of urgency and completes assigned prep list in a timelymanner.
• Cleans and inspects work area at the end of each shift, as specified in theappropriate checklists.
• Informs Manager on Duty of inventory supply needs daily and as needed.
• Assists with tasks throughout the restaurant, such as dishwashing, as neededor requested by the Manager on Duty.
• Answers phone and accurately handles takeout orders according to properprocedures.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of menu, passing the menu test with a75% or better and accurately explains the menu to customers.
• Cleans up spills in the kitchen immediately.
• Keeps floors and work surfaces clean, sanitized and free of debris.
• Assists with trash removal (and recycling bins where appropriate) fromrestaurant and replaces with new bags.
• Responsible for assisting with daily and weekly cleaning side jobs throughoutthe restaurant.
• Actively participates in food and labor cost control
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times, clean and well-groomed perIsaac’s standards.
• Abides by all policies, procedures and dress code requirements established byIsaac’s.

--Job Specifications--

Education:

Some high school. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primarylanguage(s) of the work location. Must be able to speak and understand theprimary languages of the guests who typically visit the work location. Must beable to perform simple mathematical calculations. This position requires anability to learn standard kitchen and food preparation procedures andorganization.

Experience:

No previous foodservice experience is needed, though it is helpful. Mustpossess good communication skills and be able to work well with others.