Job Description

Summary of Job Scope and Expectations:

The Assistant Chef I is responsible for assisting with food preparation, with accountability for:

• Ensuring Workability, Intensity & Integrity
• Performing Back of House (BOH) responsibilities as directed by Assistant Chef II and III
• Preparing rice and chow mein
• Performing cleaning and sanitizing tasks

Essential functions:

The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this job’s duties and

responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.

Education and Experience:

• Some high school
• Prefer some Operations experience

Food Safety:

• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own

expense

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Embody Focus’s Mission, Values, Culture, and Environment
• Basic understanding of all Operations practices and concepts
• Basic knowledge of recipes and cooking activities
• Ability to cook rice and chow mein and learn to cook some entrees
• Ability to learn basic FOH responsibilities
• Understanding of work and food safety and application of the work and food safety checklists
• Understanding of proper procedures for handling cleaning chemicals
• Be a Team Builder by being a Trusted Leader
• Be a champion in Community Outreach
• Embraces change and continuous learning

Competencies:

The following are Focus Mindset and Leadership Behaviors for Operations Associates (Core People Development Competencies indicated in bold):

• Customer Focus
• Self Knowledge
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results
• Career Ambition
• Integrity and Trust

Success Measures:

• Contribute to building and sustaining the Focus Mission and Culture
• Perform assigned responsibilities according to standard Operations practice
• Consistently earn positive feedback from store Associates and Operations Leader

Career Progression:

The following job titles or job categories are examples of potential career opportunities and are not intended as a guarantee of promotion. These career paths can change at any time.

• Assistant Chef II and III

Work Environment:

Store Conditions:

• Counter areas often hot with steam from induction table
• Hot kitchens with high noise levels
• Limited work space depending on location

Physical Requirements:

• Remains standing for long periods of time
• Reaches across counter tops measured at 36 inches
• Occasionally reaches high storage shelving with use of step ladder
• Performs repetitive tasks
• Cross training may include use of Chinese cook knife, wok, and other restaurant equipment
• Works efficiently in a fast paced environment with hot and cold foods