Kitchen

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

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

GENERAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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