Chef/Cook

Chef/Cook Job Purpose:

We are a Vegan Indian inspired fast-casual cafe looking for a professional Chef/Cook to join our team. The Cook is responsible for preparing food in accordance with established recipes. Ability to prepare food to correct temperature, portion, while maintaining a clean and sanitized area, is critical to success in this role. The Cook should enjoy working with others and be motivated to deliver quality food experiences for guests.

*Job Duties and functions

· Must be motivated and love their job

· Must be willing to embrace change and an evolving environment

· Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out basis

· Properly labels and dates all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation

· Check freshness of food and ingredients

· Maintains a solid knowledge of spices and food products

· Identifies and safely uses all kitchen equipment

· Apply basic knife skills required for cooking

· Accurately reads, measures and executes recipes

· Maintains a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail while preparing the food

· Works as a team, assisting with all needs and inquiries

· Effectively communicates with management and team

· Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards

· Works quickly and accurately during busy periods

· Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, washing when the kitchen is short-staffed or the cafe is particularly busy

*Chef/Cook Skills and Qualification

· Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

· Strong communication, organizational skills

· Self-motivated and self-directed

· Training/degree in Culinary Arts

· 1 to 2 years culinary experience in a fast pace restaurant.

· Previous kitchen experience is required. Must have ability to work in a close environment with others, work at a fast yet safe pace, work as part of a team, and take direction and ability to take initiative.

· Able to work mornings, nights, bad weather and weekends

· Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more

· Must pass a background check

· Must have food handler certification

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 – $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Culinary Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Typical start time:

• 10AM

Typical end time:

• 8PM

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

Company’s website:

• www.bombaysandwich.co

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place