Duties/Responsibilities:

· Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.

· Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.

· Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.

· Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.

· Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.

· Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.

· Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications: 

· Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.

· Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

· Ability to work well as part of a team.

· Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Education/Certification/etc required:

· High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

Prior related experience preferred.