Food Preparation Team Member

2 weeks ago


Hamden, Connecticut, United States Eli's Restaurant Group Full time

Join the Eli's Restaurant Group Family
Our establishments are celebrated for exceptional cuisine and service, and we pride ourselves on being a fantastic workplace. We value individuals who possess creativity, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence. In return, we offer our team members outstanding benefits, continuous training and development, and opportunities for career advancement.

Position Overview
The Eli's Prep Cook plays a vital role in supporting the back-of-house team by assisting in food preparation, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen environment, and undertaking various culinary tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate is focused, motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare food items and ingredients for menu offerings according to established recipes and special requests.
  • Be available to work flexible hours, including weekends.
  • Safely and proficiently operate all necessary kitchen tools and equipment, including knives.
  • Effectively communicate to fulfill job requirements as directed in both written and verbal forms.
  • Maintain cleanliness in all back-of-house work areas, including refrigeration, cooking equipment, and preparation zones.
  • Participate in thorough cleaning of back-of-house areas as needed.
  • Enhance existing skills while acquiring new culinary techniques.
Qualifications
  • Adhere to all prescribed portion control and inventory levels.
  • Uphold food safety and quality standards.
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately read a thermometer.
  • Communicate any food delays or issues to the kitchen coordinator.
  • Maintain accurate records of all items leaving the kitchen.
  • Understand and follow procedures regarding food allergies and special requests.
  • Comply with all safety and sanitation protocols.
  • Follow all workplace rules, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Foster a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
  • Be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this role include visual acuity, auditory ability, verbal communication, reaching, frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, prolonged sitting or standing for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and intermittent movement throughout the workday. These physical requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodations.

The responsibilities of this position may evolve over time. Eli's reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at its discretion.

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