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Stretch Zone · 3 months ago

Culinary Intern

Stretch Zone is a company that operates a family of restaurants, and they are seeking a Culinary Intern to gain practical experience in culinary operations. The intern will be responsible for both Prep Cook and Line Cook duties, which include inventory management, food preparation, and maintaining kitchen standards.

FitnessHealth CareWellness

Responsibilities

Follows all company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook and the “General Policies and Procedures” section of the Line Cook Training Manual
Maintains a positive attendance record by reporting to work for assigned shifts 10 minutes prior to scheduled time, switching and finding replacements for no more than 5% of scheduled shifts, following company time off and illness procedures, and having a 0% No call/no show record
Follows all sanitation and safety standards set forth by the company; maintains a score of 90% or better on all sanitation and safety audits
Meets all uniform, appearance, and grooming standards as specified in the Employee Handbook and Line Cook Training Manual
Maintains our guest service philosophy by following guest service standards; maintains a customer complaint ratio of less than 1 per 100 customers served
Knows all menu items offered at the restaurant. Accurately explains specials to front-of-the-house employees. If asked, accurately answer menu items in regard to the preparation method, ingredients, portion size, and side items accompanying the dish. If asked, specify substitutions for items on the menu
Determines par levels for daily needs, and accurately prepares and communicates the prep list, with an average of no more than 2% waste on unused product
Clearly communicates orders/needs to station cooks (fry, salad, prep, etc.) with 100% accuracy
Prepares and verifies that all menu items are prepared according to our company quality standards 100% of the time
Maintain the kitchen by sanitizing prep areas before and after use and making sure that all knives and critical equipment are clean
Communicates with the expediter/server when orders are ready for delivery within 1 minute of plating a dish
Monitor side dish ingredients and report inventory levels to the Chef or Sous Chef at regular intervals throughout the night
Follows the receiving and storage processes with 100% accuracy as specified in the “Checking in Food Orders” section of the Line Cook Training Manual and outlined by the company
Completes meals to all persons at each table in the assigned section in no more than 1 hour per table
Performs side work correctly as specified in the “Side Work Duties” section of the both the Prep Cook and Line Cook Training Manuals
Work with wait staff to ensure that each order has the proper types and amounts of side dishes
Prepare ingredients for main, side, and dessert dishes and ensure that any special requests are taken care of
Receives and accurately stores all purchase orders
Follows all end-of-shift checkout procedures with 100% accuracy as specified in the “End of Shift/Checkout Procedures” section of the Prep Cook and Line Cook Training Manuals and outlined by the company
Maintains a good team environment by assisting other team members with their station duties and side work when there is a need and/or when available

Qualification

Culinary skillsFood safety standardsInventory managementCommunication skillsCustomer serviceMath skillsHand coordinationTeamwork

Required

Must be at least 18 years old
Must be enrolled in a Culinary College or Institution Program
Must be able to read and communicate in English clearly and effectively
Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, products, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds frequently
Must demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to guest satisfaction
Must have a valid health card or equivalent
Must be able to perform simple math calculations and understand units and measures
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for the duration of a scheduled shift
Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Must have the ability to lift, stoop, and bend
Must exhibit hand coordination and dexterity for rapid production

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Bereavement Leave
Emergency Days
Referral Program
Employee Discounts
Skechers Direct Program
Management Bonus Program
Medical/Dental Benefits
Group Life Insurance
Universal Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability

Company

Stretch Zone

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Stretch Zone is a health, wellness, and fitness company.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Princeton Equity Group
2023-04-03Private Equity
2023-03-31Debt Financing

Leadership Team

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Tony Zaccario
Chief Executive Officer & President
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