The role of a morning sandwich maker at Genna Benna's is to prepare food to the exact specifications of the chef and our guests. Guest satisfaction in our restaurant revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food, and overall dining experience. As a line cook at Genna Benna's, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently cooking meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other food products as well as preparing and portioning food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all menu items. Side work and other cleaning duties must also be performed before, during, and after each shift.

• Station Setup: Set up your station according to restaurant guidelines to ensure a smooth service period.
• Food Preparation: Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner, following recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Restocking: Restock all items as needed throughout the shift to maintain a well-stocked kitchen.
• Quality Control: Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served, ensuring that all dishes meet our high standards.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and sanitary work station, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, saut burners, ovens, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment, while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Food Handling: Handle, store, label, date, and rotate all products properly to ensure food safety and quality.
• Teamwork: Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed and work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to achieve our goals.
• Equipment Maintenance: Have a basic understanding of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the kitchen.
• Closing Procedures: Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations, assisting others in closing the kitchen.
• Continuous Improvement: Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement to enhance our operations.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience: Previous prep or line cook experience is preferred, but not required.
• Communication Skills: The ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel is essential.
• Cooking Skills: The ability to speak, read, and understand basic cooking directions, follow printed recipes, and plate specifications is required.
• Food Safety: A basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills, as well as safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures, is necessary.

This role requires:

• Physical Ability: The ability to stand for long periods, walk, reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Vision: Close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This role is typically performed in an indoor setting with:

• Varying Schedule: A varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
• Environmental Factors: Exposure to heat/cold from mechanical equipment, possible work near toxic/caustic chemicals, and fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise Level: A moderate to loud noise level in the work environment.

As a representative of Genna Benna's, you will be expected to maintain a professional appearance, including:

• Uniform: Chef pants or black pants with a black shirt or chef coat, GB hat or hair net, black socks, and closed-toe black slip-resistant shoes.
• Grooming: Facial hair must be well-groomed and kept to a minimum, and hair long enough to touch the shoulder must be pulled back and restrained.