Kitchen Staff - Salad Prep at Goode Company Restaurants – Shenandoah, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Kitchen team members work under the direction of a senior member of the kitchen staff and/or Kitchen Manager while learning the skills essential to becoming a cook or chef through on the job training. He or she acts as an assistant or apprentice and helps prepare items such as chopping vegetables, making salads, and assembling entrees. In addition, the Kitchen team members help with other tasks, including storage of leftover food, washing dishes, cleaning, and emptying trash.

The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. Prior relevant experience and familiarity with basic cooking supplies and equipment is preferred. He or she must be committed to the customers, reliable to his or her co-workers, and be a self-motivated, organized, and detailed individual. Fluent English speaking and written communication skills, good time management skills, and professional dress, speech, and behavior are all required for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs light food preparation duties including bread, salad, appetizers, and dessert
• Preps food for cooking, including washing and chopping vegetables, etc.
• Ensures a proper supply of clean pots, pans, and cooking/serving utensils are available for kitchen staff
• Ensures a proper supply of clean dishware, utensils, and glassware to stock the dining areas and set tables
• Cleans work areas and all equipment used in food preparation
• Cleans floors and removes trash

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required
• Food Handler Certification
• Basic culinary coursework or equivalent experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Able to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays

WHERE WE MEET: You take joy in what you do, and we take pride in finding folks like you. Because when you’re in it for the long haul, no shortcut’s worth taking - especially when it comes to our preparation, our ingredients, and most importantly, our people. Interested? Us too. Let’s chat.

Oh yeah, don't forget the "extras" - we have those too. We offer great benefits! We are looking forward to hearing from you!

BENEFITS:

• Medical membership with preventive and diagnostic coverage during the first year (part time)
• Access to wellness resources and support services
• Eligibility for full medical benefits after 12 months of consistent full-time hours
• Food Discounts at all Goode Company restaurants
• Weekly payroll
• Base pay rate

Goode Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran’s status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. This job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.