Assistant Chef

Job Description Summary of Job Scope and Expectations:

The Assistant Chef Iisresponsibleforassistingwithfoodpreparation,withaccountabilityfor:

• Ensuring Workability,Intensity&Integrity
• Performing Backof House (BOH) responsibilitiesasdirectedby
  
  Assistant Chef II and III
• Preparingriceandchowmein
• Performingcleaningandsanitizingtasks

Theessentialfunctionsinthisjobdescriptionarenotall-inclusiveofthisjob’sdutiesand

responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.

• Culture: Livesandcultivates Focus’sMission,Culture,andValuestoensurethe
  
  Focus’svision is alive and in action.

• Work Environment: Participates in creating a safe and empowering environment for Team Focustolisten,appreciateandchallengeeachother.
  
  Mayproposewaystoimproveprocesses.

• Exceptional Guest
  
  Experience:
  
  Builds emotional connection with Guests through Food, Service&Ambiance.Assistswithallfoodpreparationtomeet Guestneeds.
  
  Cooksorheats

itemsthatrequirethedeepfryer,steamer,grillormicrowave,includingriceandchow mein,

• Store Environment: Maintainsaclean,safe,andsanitarystoreenvironmentincompliancewith Operations standards.
  
  Cleans all areas of the store following proper procedures in the use, handling, and storage of cleaning chemicals.
  
  Ensures compliance with all food safety, work

safety,and sanitation requirements.

• Operations: Upholds high Operations Standards and being the Best. Operates all kitchen equipment, including the Chinese knife and wok, following proper procedures and safety guidelines.
  
  Organizesandproperlystocksstorageareaforutensilsandotherfoodandnon-

fooditems.

May perform Brand Ambassador’s(FOH) responsibilities as needed.

• Somehighschool
• Prefer some Operations experience

• Local/municipalrequirements,suchas
  
  FoodHandlercertification,acquiredatapplicant’sown

expense

• Embody Focus’sMission,Values,Culture,and Environment
• Basicunderstandingofall Operationspracticesandconcepts
• Basicknowledgeofrecipesandcookingactivities
• Abilitytocookriceandchowmeinandlearntocooksomeentrees
• AbilitytolearnbasicFOHresponsibilities
• Understandingofworkandfoodsafetyandapplicationoftheworkandfoodsafetychecklists
• Understandingofproperproceduresforhandlingcleaningchemicals
• Bea Team Builderbybeinga Trusted Leader
• Beachampionin Community Outreach
• Embraces change and continuous learning

The following are Focus Mindset and Leadership Behaviors for Operations Associates (Core People Development Competencies indicated in bold
):

• Customer Focus
• Self Knowledge
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drivefor Results
• Career Ambition
• Integrity and Trust

• Contributetobuildingandsustainingthe Focus Mission and Culture
• Performassignedresponsibilitiesaccordingtostandard Operations practice
• Consistentlyearnpositivefeedbackfromstore Associate sand Operations Leader

Thefollowingjobtitlesorjobcategoriesareexamplesofpotentialcareeropportunitiesandare not intended as a guarantee of promotion. These career paths can change at any time.

• Assistant Chef II and III

• Counterareasoftenhotwithsteamfrominductiontable
• Hotkitchenswithhighnoiselevels
• Limitedworkspacedependingonlocation

• Remainsstandingforlongperiodsoftime
• Reachesacrosscountertopsmeasuredat
  36inches
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Occasionallyreaches highstorageshelvingwithuseofstepladder
• Performsrepetitivetasks
• Crosstrainingmayincludeuseof Chinesecookknife,wok,andotherrestaurantequipment
• Works efficiently in a fast paced environment with hot and cold foods