Food Safety and Sanitation / ServeSafe Certification
Culinary Arts I - Intro to Food service
Culinary Arts II – Culinary Skills
Basic Food Preparation
Advanced Food Preparation
Food and Beverage Service
Garde Manger
On-the-job training
Employer Knowledge
Understands and complies with basic employment requirements such as arrives on time, communicates absences, uses time wisely & accurately records attendance
Adheres to employee dress code and health department standards of appearance
Creates and maintains a positive work environment
Uses effective communication – oral, written; understands kitchen vernacular
Seeks opportunities for ongoing professional growth; implements to improve practice and shares with colleagues as appropriate
Exhibits teamwork and willingness to assist others
Advocates for him/herself and handles conflict appropriately
Moves with speed of service, works with sense of urgency
Measures and records data per unit standards
Adapts quickly to changing conditions
Position Specific Tasks
Prepares food items consistently per menu specifications; able to follow recipes
Applies appropriate garnishment to every plate
Inspects completed plate per presentation standards
Understands and implements portion controls
Performs prep work per restaurant specifications
Performs re-stocking duties per restaurant specifications
Manages kitchen work flow providing assistance to other stations as needed
Identifies prep deficiency; implements action plan to correct
Receives and prepares orders in systematic order
Assists with inventory management
Organize, plans and prepare food according to order of service
Creates place to accommodate menu items
Converts weights and measures
Is aware of cut size specifications; maintains cut specs throughout shift
Food safety, kitchen sanitation and maintenance
Practices good personal hygiene
Implements and practices sanitation and cleanliness in the kitchen and service area
Cares for and safely uses deep fat fryer; monitor grease quality; cleans fryer and associated equipment
Inspects environment for conformance with sanitary laws and health code regulations
Understands and uses proper cleaning of work table, stoves, refrigerators and all other equipment
Identifies, selects and maintains Sauté pans, pots, roasters and other hand tools
Applies proper knife technique; attentive to blade sharpness
Ensures that food is cooked to correct temperature
Understands and uses proper food storage for refrigeration and deep freeze; monitors holding temperatures
Knowledgeable in the use of ovens, stove tops, Bain Marie broilers, etc.,
Basic food preparation
Uses correct knife technique
Seasons and prepares food per menu specifications
Understands and uses appropriate technique for Baking
Understands and uses appropriate technique for roasting
Understands and uses appropriate technique for broiling
Understands and uses appropriate technique for steaming
Understands and uses appropriate technique for pan saute
Understands and uses appropriate technique for deep frying
Understands and uses appropriate technique for grill work
Carves and trims meats for both hot and cold service
Preparation and application of standard sauces, stocks and dressings
Preparation of various vegetables, salads and fruits
Monitors food preparation process
Product Identification / Storage
Knowledge of specifications for raw materials including meats, poultry, seafood and produce
Routinely performs quality inspections to ensure freshness
Knowledgeable in quality control and food cost to maximize efficient use of raw materials
Knowledge of proper receiving controls
Stores food per established guidelines/FIFO/temperature
Identifies multiple causes of waste that can occur in flow of product from back door to delivery to guest
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