Utility Chef

Role Overview

Following our Chef de Cuisine’s specifications and guidelines, implement your culinary skills in the preparation, cooking and service of food. Maintain a clean environment that adheres to health code specifications. This will be done through the following of all recipes, adhering to all trainings, and working safely and diligently at day-to-day kitchen tasks.

Core Functions

  • Food preparation and production on all kitchen tasks.
  • Maintenance of all cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary and in perfect operating order.
  • Ensure that food products, presentation and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner.
  • Be cognizant of food cost and waste.
  • Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications.
  • Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to stand on feet for 8 hours.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Food service background.
  • Understanding of food service health standards.
  • Proficient knife skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Kitchen and office role.
  • Works in temperature-controlled environment.
  • Vision for near, mid-range and far as well as hearing for low, medium and high pitch.
  • Requires physical ability for standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching above head and below waist.
  • Must have a current and valid driver’s license and must be able to be insured by company fleet insurance.
  • Ability to lift 20 – 75 pounds.

Hours and Schedule

  • Average 29 hours per week.
  • Days and weekends required: Fridays & Saturdays required, occasional Sundays.
  • Evening and night availability needed.
Department: Restaurant & Hospitality
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Lubbock
Business: The Willows Event Center

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Department: Restaurant & Hospitality
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Lubbock
Business: The Willows Event Center