Executive Chef

We are seeking a skilled Saute Cook to join our culinary team at CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality food items in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare all food items, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.
• Prepares assigned items according to the Prep Lists and par levels set by management.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes. Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with departments dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Follow all designated uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules and regulations

• Able to read and understand the English language.
• ServSafe Certified is a plus
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
• Auditory and visual skills
• Knowledge of the Companys food & beverage specifications.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Ovens
  • Stoves
  • Dishwasher
  • Slicers
  • Coffee machines
  • Steamer
  • Mixers
  • Chef's knives, etc.

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 11 PM depending on the work required.

Our Cooks carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.