Cook

SOK Venture, LLC - (Olga's); Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant is seeking a Kitchen Specialist to prepare menu items according to strict specifications. Responsibilities include maintaining food safety standards, managing kitchen cleanliness, and working closely with team members to ensure high-quality service. Ideal candidates should possess strong teamwork skills, the ability to handle a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to excellence. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative kitchen atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret culinary instructions and reports.
• Strong teamwork skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in all kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Olga's Kitchen specifications.
• Observe food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain an organized back-of-house area.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports

Ability to solve practical problems

Ability to communicate with others

Teamwork

Maintains cleanliness

Job description

Olgas 204 Chesterfield
50924 Gratiot Ave
Space #8
Chesterfield Twp, MI 48051, USA

Responsible for preparing all menu items to Olga’s Kitchen specifications in a timely manner. Observes and maintains all food safety and sanitation standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Knowledge of the TSFR Roadmap.
• Execute all Kitchen Specialist Role Clarity as needed.
• Completion of the shift prep list, with attention to detail, following call amounts.
• Responsible for preparing all menu items to Olga’s Kitchen specifications in a timely manner.
• Responsible for notifying the manager on duty of any long ticket times &/or food quality issues.
• Responsible for making all items to guest specifications.
• Observes and maintains all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Responsible for producing the Best Bread on the Planet.
• Responsible for stocking all items on the line, as needed.
• Utilize appropriate portion devices & scales when executing menu items.
• Follow proper rotation for all dry stock, freezer, cooler & walk-in areas.
• Put away deliveries as needed.
• Responsible for entire back‑of‑house, which includes maintaining an organized cooler, freezer, and dry stock area.
• Responsible for cleaning all kitchen equipment; sweeping and mopping designated areas.
• Assist Kitchen Specialist TEAM Members as needed, and Servers with special guest orders.
• Maintains an impeccably clean uniform and professional appearance.
• Utilize Teamwork at every opportunity.
• Observe the rules of “10/4” and “guest right‑of‑way.”
• Complete all duties as assigned.
• Maintains composure under pressure, approaches situations with a positive attitude.
• Assures that we Delight Our Guests.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of Guests or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects and reach with hands and arms.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Psychological Demands

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to work in a TEAM environment, handle a fast‑paced environment and be flexible and willing to accept change. Must also have the ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information

On occasion, to perform the work it may be necessary to travel in an automobile to other locations in the field either alone or accompanied by a co‑worker.

TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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