Kitchen - Brand Ambassador

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Kitchen position is responsible for executing the Schlotzsky's brand standards and maintaining product quality and recipe execution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prep Station

• Follow prep standards for vegetables, meats, and cheeses and prepares quantities shown on daily PAR sheets.
• Wear cutting glove when slicing meats.
• Cover, label and store at proper temperatures all vegetables, meats, and cheeses.
• Prepare all salad mixes according to recipe standards and procedures.
• Prepare all soups according to recipe standards and procedures.
• Slice buns according to established procedures and wear cutting gloves when performing this function.
• Clean prep stations according to safety and sanitation guidelines at the end of each shift.

Meat, Cheese & Finish Station

• Follow recipes and read customer tickets to accurately prepare all orders.
• Work at a pace to maintain restaurant's established speed of service guidelines.
• Maintains a clean workstation at all times.

Pizza Station

• Follow recipes and read customer tickets to accurately prepare all orders.
• Place pizzas on plate or "to go" container according to established standards.
• Work at a pace to maintain restaurant's established speed of service guidelines.
• Maintains a clean workstation at all times.

Soup and Salad Station

• Follow recipes and read customer tickets to accurately prepare all orders.
• Place food on plate or "to go" container according to established standards.
• Work at a pace to maintain restaurant's established speed of service guidelines.
• Maintains a clean workstation at all times.

Bakery

• Follow proper baking procedures for all breads according to recipe.
• Follow bakery production sheet.
• Maintain proper weights and proofing procedures according to recipe.
• Maintain production times according to daily pars.
• Prepare bakery products to abide by proper shelf life.

Parking Lot/Exterior Station

• Monitors parking lot for cleanliness and ensures debris is picked up.
• Cleans tables and chairs in patio.
• Outside trash receptacles are emptied as needed.

Other Responsibilities

1. Consults with management regarding customer issues.
2. Maintains a positive working relationship and treats all employees with respect.
3. Must become familiar with and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
4. Must maintain a positive attitude and follow the direction of managers at all times.
5. Must adhere to strict safety and sanitation standards.
6. Report to work timely for each scheduled shift.
7. Arrive and depart from work meeting all uniform and grooming standards.

GENERAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age in order to operate certain kitchen equipment.
2. Should be proficient and knowledgeable of procedures for all kitchen stations and guest service stations.
3. Essential functions of the position include, but is not limited to:
4. Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
5. Lifting a full 33-gallon trash bag from trash container.
6. Standing and walking throughout a scheduled shift.
7. Bending, stretching, reaching, pushing and kneeling to reach certain products or clean certain areas of the restaurant.
8. Performing repetitive hand and arm motions.
9. Certain job functions require ability to perform repetitive slicing motions with a sharp knife.
10. Certain job functions require ability to handle hot food by hand for several seconds at a time, throughout a scheduled shift.