As a Culinary Assistant at The Italian Apron, your primary responsibility will be to support the Culinary Manager in food preparation and cook line activities. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our food consistently aligns with Authentic Italian recipes. Your duties will encompass various routine kitchen tasks to maintain a smooth workflow and uphold quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing ingredients, following specific recipes to ensure authenticity and quality of Italian cuisine.
• Workstation Setup: Set up and organize kitchen workstations before and after food preparation to optimize efficiency and cleanliness.
• Ingredient Handling: Properly handle, portion, and store ingredients in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Assistance to Culinary Manager: Support the Culinary Manager in executing daily kitchen operations and cook line activities.
• Quality Control: Assist in monitoring food quality during the preparation process to maintain consistency and adherence to authentic Italian flavors.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Contribute to maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by following proper cleaning and sanitation protocols.
• Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring inventory levels and notify the Culinary Manager of stock shortages or expiry dates.

Availability: [Weekends Off]

• Monday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Qualifications:

• Must be passionate about culinary arts and Italian cuisine
• Must have Restaurant Experience- [Back of the House]
• Must be self-motivated in daily tasks
• Must have the ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment

• Must have a high standard in food safety and sanitation
• Must have an attention to detail following recipes and food presentation
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Must have great communication skills
• Must have exceptional time management
• Must provide customer service in a kind, friendly and professional manner
• Must be able to pass a background check

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must display teamwork by being unselfish, truthful, forgiving and accountable
• Must display love with a smile by being kind and patient to others
• Dedicated toward excellent customer service
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task for efficiency
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Must show an appreciation to others
• Must adapt to changes quickly

• Must be willing to learn

• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
• Able to work outdoors
• Able to have mobility great enough to kneel, bend, reach, twist and move about to perform tasks as assigned

• Must utilize effective communication, resolve problems, manage conflict and demonstrate interpersonal skills

• Must have reliable transportation to Maryville and surrounding areas
• Manual dexterity to ensure proper operation of kitchen equipment and pasta machines
• Must be able to bend and lift-up to 50 pounds

Preferred Requirements:

• Culinary Arts Degree or Certification
• Culinary Line Cook experience
• Food handlers’ safety certification

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must reflect The Italian Apron’s image by being genuinely friendly, caring, professional and by taking pride in your work

• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts
• Wear, keep clean and maintain appropriate dress attire
• Able to follow instructions and recipes
• Able to remain self-motivated and productive
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines while working under pressure
• Keeps working area organized and clean during a shift
• Prepare and package food items
• Assist the Culinary Manager with food inventory and receiving of food deliveries
• Support catering events (weekends as needed)
• Maintain great communication across all positions
• Participate in team meetings
• Take responsibility for personal development, and within the field of Italian cuisine

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience desired:

• Able to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with all associates
• Able to follow instructions for recipes, food and sanitation safety guidelines
• Keeps a clean and organized work area daily to present a professional appearance
• Complies with our Safety and Security directives, policies and procedures
• Keeps and maintains an appropriate dress attire
• Welcomes guests in a friendly, upbeat and positive manner, and solves minor problems as needed
• Arrive on time for shifts and or travel departure deadlines
• Prepare and package food items (such as fresh pasta) to support retail purchases
• Assist in possible Guest recovery situations as they may occur
• Participate in team meetings
• Demonstrate teamwork using a 3-compartment sink
• Able and willing to be cross trained on other aspects of the operations
• Keep track of ingredient quantities to ensure there is always enough to meet weekly demand
• Flexible to work beyond a time frame to help meet high demand (when applicable)
• Provide notification of any accidents, injury, or other health safety requirements

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced work environment
• Changing weather and temperature conditions
• Positive atmosphere