PRIMARY PURPOSE
Responsible for preparing meal ingredients directed by the Hau Tree culinary leaders to execute signature, exceptional, and consistent dishes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Cook a variety of high-quality menus ensuring food is prepared and served
Follow recipes and cooking techniques to ensure consistency
Adhere to all checklists, prep sheets and par sheets as assigned
Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients, and supplies
Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated
Maintain standard of freshness, minimizing waste and maximizing quality
Collaborate with other kitchen members to ensure that all orders are prepared and served in a timely manner
Strive to advance your knowledge, skills and abilities
Practice proper grooming, personal hygiene, and uniform standards
Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts, ensuring kitchen is cleaned and sanitized at the end of every shift
Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Basic ability of food prep, food handling, preparation, and cooking procedures
Positive attitude and a consistent display of professionalism
Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures, food handling and safe guidelines
Excellent communication skills
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to work quickly and efficiently
Ability to work well with all members of Hau Tree
Ability to endure abundant of physical movements
Ability to take constructive feedback and leadership
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have 1-2+ years of experience in a fine dining restaurant
Culinary education training a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen
Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
