About Cibo Detroit:

Job Summary:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment. 
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work-station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, and wipe.
• Prolonged periods standing and preparing and cooking food.
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.