Kitchen Associate

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Benefits & Wage Information

• $9-$12/hour
• Free first uniform shirt & hat; additional uniform items provided for free after probationary period is met
• After 90 days of employment, full time employees of 18 years of age, offered the opportunity to access various supplemental insurance through Aflac
• Community discount card for applicable employees
• Opportunities for growth with our company not only in this location, but as it expands to other areas across Southeast GA

Company Overview
At KRM Chicken, we all have the same job making Huey Magoos first choice. We want to be first choice to our employees as a place to work and first choice to our guests as a place to eat.

The tasks we perform day to day may be different, but our mission is the same: Make Someone Smile Today. Huey Magoos strives to maintain clean restaurants and offer the freshest, highest quality items to each and every guest. These standards are validated when you and your fellow Co-workers interact with our guests. Talented Co-workers, like yourself, are the key ingredients that distinguish us from the rest. Our primary responsibility is to leave our guests with a positive long-lasting impression of the Huey Magoos brand. We celebrate having your contributions, enthusiasm, and talents as part of our team.

Job Summary
As a member of Huey Magoo's restaurant operating team, the kitchen associate is responsible for the preparation of food items, quality assurance, proper plate arrangement, appearance, and ensuring fast, efficient service according to company standards. Responsibilities also include cleaning and proper sanitation of the kitchen at all times. The kitchen associate is a key team member in maintaining proper portioning, waste controls, and practicing common sense safety rules while performing his/her duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher preferred
• Previous experience as a fast casual restaurant cook preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification a plus
• Effective interpersonal skills required
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 4+ hours

Responsibilities

• Food reparation prepares and handles food according to all federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Prepares food items according to guest checks, assuring that products are made according to company standards for quality and appearance.
  • Assures proper flow of orders for product temperature and fast service by cashiers and food servers.
• Menu and guest checks - has thorough knowledge of all menu items, prices, and abbreviations.
• Waste control stores and rotates products according to established procedures to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
  • Maintains standards for portion control according to established procedures while minimizing product waste.
• Equipment operation sets up the cook line according to company specifications.
  • Assures that the grills, fryers, food warmers, refrigerators and other equipment are maintained at specified temperatures and settings.
  • Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Cleanliness - clean all equipment according to established procedures and frequency.
  • Maintains thorough knowledge of proper cleaning materials.
  • Be responsible for general cleanliness and appearance of work area before, during and after shift.
• Maintains image in personal appearance, image in professional conduct, and image in the area of responsibility by completing duties on the shift duty roster.
• Safety Practice common sense and food safety rules in the area of responsibility to assure customer and employee safety and convenience.
  • Maintains alertness to assist in the event of an accident or emergency