Culinary Professional

The Culinary Professional works under the command and supervision of a senior member of the kitchen staff while learning the skills essential to becoming a cook or chef through on the job training. He or she helps prepare meals by chopping vegetables, making salads, and assembling entrees. In addition, the Culinary Professional helps with other tasks, including storage of leftover food, washing dishes, cleaning, and emptying trash and may be required to help setup tables in the dining room and delivery meals to customers.

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.

COMPENSATION

• Depends upon Skills and Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Performs light food preparation duties including bread, salad, appetizers, and dessert


• Preps food for cooking, including washing and chopping vegetables, etc.


• Cleans work areas and all equipment used in food preparation


• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices

QUALIFICATIONS   

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required


• 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 work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

BENEFITS

• Advancement Opportunities