Utility Cook

pDescription/ppThe primary responsibility of a Utility Cook is to assist in preparing food items in accordance with Hawkers' recipes. This role also includes maintaining the cleanliness of dishware, glassware, and silverware efficiently, following Hawkers procedures. This position is also responsible for the cleanliness of the entire restaurant and its perimeters, including the restrooms while maintaining the Hawkers Asian Street Food standards./ppRequirements/ppstrongRequirements/strong:/pulliMust take and pass all required training courses, assessments as well as continuous training./liliPeel and cut vegetables, fruit, and meat required for preparation of food items including (but not limited to) salads, dressings, garnishes, desserts, and main ingredients./liliPerform routine and repetitive tasks under the direction of leadership./liliUnderstand and follow kitchen recipe/prep systems./liliClean work area, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware and ensure proper disposal of food waste./liliMaintain standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, and safety./liliAssist in training new and existing team members in proper procedures and guidelines./liliClean food preparation and production areas as required./liliMust have or be willing to obtain Food Handlers Certification and understand and follow OSHA and HACCP compliance standards./liliLoad, run and unload the dish machine./liliKeep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately./liliMonitor dish machine water temperature and chemicals to ensure sanitary wash cycle./liliWash and store all tableware and kitchenware./liliKeep the dish room clean and organized./liliBag and haul dish room trash to dumpster at designed times./liliShow flexibility in terms of your schedule and fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by leadership./liliMaintain a high level of personal cleanliness./liliBe a team player; help fellow team members at every opportunity./liliOther duties may be assigned as the need arises./liliUnderstand and follow OSHA and HACCP compliance standards./lili1-2 years’ experience in a similar position./liliMust be at least 18 years of age./li/ulpstrongPhysical Demands/strong:/pulliMust be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach above shoulder level./liliMust be comfortable working in an environment with exposure to extreme cold/hot temperatures./liliMust be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs./li/ul