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.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS:

Along with a positive, fast-paced, and rewarding work environment, we offer competitive benefits to support our associates through offerings such as:
· Paid Time Off
· Free Wellness Services
· 401(k) with Generous Match for Those 21 and Older
· Flexible Hours
· Promotion From Within
· Discounted Meals
· Free Branded Swag
· Safety Shoe Purchase Program
· Gym Membership Discounts
· Access to Advanced Pay
· Affordable Lifestyle and Wellbeing Benefits
· Tips, and More! This is for a position at a Schlotzsky’s corporate location