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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Blacksburg, Virginia

About this job

At Zos Kitchen, delivering goodness isn't just a philosophy our company was founded on, it's a way of life. We provide our guests with fresh and tasty Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an environment that embraces Southern hospitality and we do this by valuing our people, their hard work and their work-life balance immensely. Our people are smart, dedicated and enthusiastic. They're empowered to anticipate and respond to customer needs; they're encouraged to set goals and seize opportunities for professional growth. We're a publicly traded and rapidly growing restaurant concept that has placed in the top 10 for 3 years running in Fast Casual Magazine's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers". We have plans to open 25+ locations each year and because of our rapid growth, we're looking for people who can rise to the challenge and grow with us!

Kitchen Leaders play an integral role in ensuring that every customer receives an uncompromising food experience. This involves ensuring that quality ingredients are used and that the customer is always served in a fast, friendly, and consistent manner by following Zos recipes, portions and plate presentation.

As a Kitchen Leader, your job will include:

* performing basic duties of the kitchen staff

* overseeing daily kitchen operations while leading by example

* ensuring 100% cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen

* maintain overall cleaning of restaurant and storage areas, including mopping

* working with the management team on various kitchen tasks

* upholding The Zos Way standards

* effectively train and motivate a diverse kitchen staff

Candidates must have prior restaurant and/or culinary experience and considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service. A passion for food and the restaurant business is a must! Our 100% fresh kitchen is challenging and very hands on, yet the fast-paced culture remains fun and energetic.

We Offer......

* Comprehensive Training Program

* FREE Meals While Working

* Balanced, Flexible Schedules

* NO Late Nights

* Casual Dress

* Fun, Upbeat Environment

* GROWTH opportunities to advance into management

Our ideal candidate is outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic. He or she must be able to work in a team environment to ensure that every customer receives an uncompromising food experience.

If this sounds like you . . . please apply today!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

* Full knowledge of all Zos recipes and portion sizes

* Full knowledge of all BOH practices and procedures

* Prior cooking experience strongly preferred

* Knowledge of food, including produce, meats, cheeses, sauces, and prepared food

* Ability to work well as part of a team

* Ability to work efficiently to turn out meals rapidly

* Personal cleanliness

* Knowledge of inventory management

* Ability to handle multiple priorities, often working on several orders at the same time

* Understanding of safety practices and correct set up, operation, break down and cleaning of all equipment

* Food safety certification, if mandated by state or local law

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a keen sense of taste and smell. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.

WORK CONDITIONS/HOURS

Works with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment typical of a restaurant kitchen, including, but not limited to: flattop grill, oven, Panini press, meat slicer, mixer, food processor, dicer, and steam wells. Hours will vary and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Zos Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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