Parkhurst - Student Worker

Company: Eat'n Park
Location: Lexington
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Parkhurst Dining, part of the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, is a family owned, family run company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 65 organizations and universities east of the Mississippi. We believe that food is best when made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, & served with a smile. This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst. If you've been searching for a place where you can do what you love, love what you do and have room to grow, consider Parkhurst!JOB SUMMARYResponsible for performing various duties including, but not limited to: cleaning all dishes, silverware, and other items; preparing food in the kitchen and/or deli; set-up, execution, and clean-up functions; following Parkhurst Hospitality and Gold Standards, as well as recipe and production procedures, under strict food safety and sanitary conditions.BENEFITS--- FREE meal during your shift--- 20% discount on any food purchase at Eat'n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining.--- Paid time off--- Management career advancement opportunities--- Access to continuous development with Smile Universe--- Eligibility for 401k, vision, dental and medical plansESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare food according to Parkhurst recipes and also enforce the "batch" cooking method.
• Ensure the quality of the food produced, and maintain the quality and quantity of food throughout the service period, utilizing production sheets.
• Follow all Parkhurst Gold Standards. Uses Smile Plus hospitality imperatives.
• Follow all service procedures according to Parkhurst's catering manual.
• Follow all event sheets, diagrams, pull sheets and timelines to successfully complete events.
• Prepare all Deli items to order and in a timely manner.
• Prepare service line for operation as instructed by Executive Chef and/or Management. The line is to be garnished properly at all times.
• Check quality of food items, making sure they meet standards of taste, appearance and correct temperature. Report any substandard quality to the Executive Chef and/or Management.
• Serve and interact with our guests in a friendly, professional manner. Follows Hospitality Imperatives.
• Run dishes and silverware through dish machine following proper procedures.
• Clean and maintain certain equipment and areas as designated by management.
• Keep sufficient supply of china, silverware, trays, cups and glasses during service periods.
• Sweep and mop dish room floor at the end of each day, and empty mop bucket.
• Exercise extreme precaution and carefully follow instructions and procedures when using chemicals.
• Maintain an open line of communication with management, informing them of products and supplies needed.
• Maintain open lines of communication with other associates, e.g., line servers, concerning specific information about food items on a daily basis.
• Follow the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene.
• Assist fellow team members at every opportunity.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by managementPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing and/or walking - 100% of time.
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently lifting up to 30 lbs.Eat'n Park Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We focus on valuing our individual and group differences, making our teams stronger and more engaged. Diversity and inclusion have been a core value of ours for over 70 years.

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