Company description

Stop Think Chew is a Holistic Meal Prep Service and Prepared Food Company.  We are a scratch kitchen and work very closely with Atlanta's Local Farmers. We are committed to nourishing people through local, whole foods and teach people that eating healthy food can be delicious! 

Job description

We are seeing a cook with experience in kitchens and high volume prep is ideal. In this position you will work closely with the kitchen manager and will be responsible for all aspects of food preparation and execution to the exact specifications of the establishment. You will be expected to skillfully apply culinary techniques including basic knife skills and demonstrate a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Food preparation tasks as assigned by the Kitchen Manager and Chef, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes and salads, stocks and other basic tasks, sauce making and other advanced techniques.
• Cleaning work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift.
• Central role in production of finished dishes during service periods.
• Assisting with receiving deliveries to the kitchen.
• Able to take direction, and to follow recipes
• Work in a supervised environment
• Works at a steady pace, with a service orientation and the ability to quicken pace as required.
• Able to coordinate production over multiple days and plan for smooth transition when other team members take over station.
• Able to plan out work day and accomplish multiple tasks
• Knows basic food product identification
• Able to maintain organized and sanitary work station
• Knows how to work in a team environment.
• Tasting food for quality assurance

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members and Managers. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Basic understanding of proper food handling procedures (blanching, sautéing, standard breading)
• Intermediate knife skills
• Basic kitchen operations experience
• Experience cooking in high volume, fast paced kitchen

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to read and understand recipes
• Must be able to communicate with other cooks to ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Understanding of Basic Math

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able lift up to 30lbs
• Must be able to stand for a long period of time

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline