REPORTS TO: Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Managers, Supervisors

JOB SUMMARY:

To maintain cleanliness, appearance and safety standards of all Farmshop facility and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture, values and mission of Farmshop.
• Contribute to create a culture and work environment based upon respect.
• Maintain a workstation that is clean and organized and is cohesive with Farmshop philosophy, and standards of excellence.
• Operate within the restaurant on a daily basis with efficiency, respect, friendliness, professionalism, teamwork, knowledge, patience, awareness, compassion, courtesy and initiative.
• Understand the philosophy of Farmshop. Consistent attention to detail and follow through of all Farmshop policies.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection.
• Complete assigned duties in an efficient and timely manner on a daily basis as determined by the Pastry Chef and Production Managers.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
• Know and comply consistently with Farmshop rules, policies and procedures as well as with Health Department guidelines.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe environment in the kitchen at all times.
• Report the breakage, loss or theft of any restaurant property.

ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a kitchen position.
• High School Diploma preffered.
• Be able to understand and communicate in English.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (8- 12 hours a day).
• Effective oral communication skills and the ability to work as a team player.
• Must be impeccably groomed, maintain good hygiene, good posture and have required uniform.
• Must display the ethical and professional standards set forth by Farmshop.
• Must have the stamina to work up to 40 hours per week.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employees are expected to follow direction from all members of the management team even if the manager works in another department. The department manager reserves the right to modify the job description or job duties based on the needs of the department or newly added departmental services.