PM Banquet Cook
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Why us?Every aspect of Urban Farmer Philadelphia is thoughtfully tailored to the people who live, work and visit this Northeast city -from the look and feel of the restaurant to the locally-sourced offerings served. The specific local personality is the driving force behind all creative and culinary details, giving it a style unique to Philadelphia. Urban Farmer's menu emphasizes sustainable local ingredients, and authentic, straightforward preparations. Our rustic pantry is stocked with house-made, preserved and pickled local produce which offers a homespun counterpoint to the refined ambiance. Our chefs build personal relationships with local farms, ranches and fisheries, bringing a taste of their dedication to the table and reaffirming the direct connection between land and plate. Beverage offerings reflect the variety of Pennsylvania beer selections, cocktails made with local craft spirits and an extensive wine program highlighting regional vineyards. Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, Urban Farmer Philadelphia is the modern farm-to-table concept introduced by Sage Restaurant Concept, Urban Farmer is committed to sustaining the region we live and eat in. Come taste Philadelphia's Modern steakhouse.Atop The Logan and amidst the splendid, the bar that Philadelphians crave. Nine floors above Philadelphia, a city chic lounge beckons with its unhindered panoramic vantage point, city-sophisticated crowd, and urbane attitude. Assembly Rooftop Bar looks down on Logan Square, with vast views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway all the way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Our sexy rooftop setting high above Philadelphia pours a list of bubbly cocktails, plus a wealth of champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass and by the bottle.Our associates understand the needs and wants of our guests and can address them without hesitation. They create a personalized experience for each person who visits and support one another in doing so. If you have a passion for pleasing others, a get it done mentality, and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference every day by enriching the lives of others, Urban Farmer Restaurant & Assembly Rooftop Lounge may be for you.Job OverviewTo ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and ensuring proper sanitation levels.Responsibilities* Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.* Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.* Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen clean as you go policy to ensure strict adherence.* Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.* Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.* Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.* Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.* Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.* Assist in keeping buffet stocked.* Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.* Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.* Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.* Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.* Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.* Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.* Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.* Assist in keeping buffet stocked.* Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.* Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.QualificationsEducation/Formal TrainingHigh school education or equivalent.ExperienceExperience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).Knowledge/Skills* Requires an ability to work as a team member and an ability to communicate with kitchen staff.* Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.* Periodic climbing required.* Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.* Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.* Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.* Must have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.* Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.* Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.* Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.EnvironmentInside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.ID: 2024-24851Position Type: Regular Full-TimeProperty : The Logan PhiladelphiaOutlet: Urban Farmer PhiladelphiaCategory: CulinaryAddress : 1 Logan SquareCity : PhiladelphiaState : PennsylvaniaEOE Protected Veterans/Disability