Food Expeditor

Job brief: Food Expeditor/ Prep Cook We are looking for a competent Food expeditor/ Prep Cook, to help keep a smooth workflow between the kitchen and the tables. You will work in a fast-paced environment to get proper orders out faster and more efficiently. As a food expeditor/ Prep Cook, you must have excellent communication skills and experience in a restaurants hectic setting. You must have enough stamina to be in constant motion and skills to coordinate and organize processes and people. The goal is to make service faster, food more consistent, and to better enhance our quality and reputation as a business here in Pendleton.What is a Food Expeditor, and what do they do?A Food Expeditor is a professional responsible for ensuring efficient order flow between waitstaff and kitchen, prioritizing orders, and assisting in final dish preparation.A Food Expeditor ensures the smooth and timely flow of orders from waiters to the kitchen, checks tickets and dishes for accuracy and presentation, assists in final dish preparation, maintains fast service, handles customer complaints, and upholds quality and sanitation standards.What is a Prepcook, and what do they do?Prep Cooks use soft skills, role-specific hard skills and industry knowledge to maintain quality and efficiency standards. They work closely with other kitchen staff to complete recipes by gathering necessary ingredients and distributing them to different stations throughout the kitchen. Their job is to wash dishes, oversee specific cooking tasks and take inventory of produce to determine ordering needs. They may also be responsible for helping Waiters deliver food to restaurant-goers and clean tables after guests leave.ResponsibilitiesEnsure the efficient flow of orders from the waiters to the kitchenEnsure orders are being prepared with the correct priorityAssist in the final preparation of dishesCheck dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperatureDeliver orders to maintain fast serviceEliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines orInspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaningTransfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g. when a customer has a particular request)Handle complaints from clients to preserve the restaurants reputationSupport other tasks as needed (e.g. telephone orders)Requirements and skillsProven experience as food expeditor, prep cook and or other restaurant positionUnderstanding of health and safety rules in a restaurantDexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy traysWell-organized and ability to lead, direct, and be directed by others.Excellent communication and negotiation skillsOutstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilitiesA customer-oriented approachGreat physical enduranceSuperior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safelyKeen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practicesFamiliarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparationCertified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe CertificationGood math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurementsStrong sense of smell and tasteExcellent organizational, time management and multitasking skillsGreat collaboration and teamwork skillsEffective communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment*This person will ideally be a Food Prepper on slower days and an Expeditor on busier days, and for events.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour (Room for advancement)+TipsExpected hours: 25 40 per weekBenefits:Employee discountFlexible scheduleOpportunities for advancementPaid sick timeRestaurant type:BarCasual dining restaurantShift:8 hour shiftWeekly day range:Every weekendMonday to Friday