Position: Kitchen

Job Summary: Accurately and efficiently follow the printed recipes and specifications. Also perform other duties in the areas of food. Prepare or direct the preparation of food from the Schlotzsky’s menu according to standard recipes. Often deal with special customer requests and dietary concerns and must be sure to fill these orders properly. And responsible for maintaining standardized quality of the food, as well as consistency of the food.

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 and Duties:

• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Follow recipes and read customer tickets to accurately prepare all orders.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
• Produces food within time and temperature requirement.
• Uses First In First Out (FIFO) rule to ensure proper rotation.
• Providing friendly and competent customer service.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Must be at least 18 years of age in order to operate certain kitchen equipment.
• Able to work accurately, rapidly and able to multitask.
• Must be flexible with the ability to adapt to change when required.
• Should be proficient and knowledgeable of procedures for all kitchen stations and guest service stations.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and any shift needed.
• Must be able multitask to switch roles quickly and handle multiple priorities during the shift.
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, wiping, reaching, bending and lifting are required actions throughout a shift. Must be able to lift up to 50#