Noah Nitcher

• As a team member in-store, my job is to keep the orders going in the oven, all the way to cleaning it at night. I've worked at Papa John's for about two years now. Since I turned 16, I work 30-40 hours a week there, so often I'm included in training people, collaborating with team members to streamline order preparation and delivery processes, and etcetera. I close the store on weekends, so it involves a lot of late nights, getting off at 2 a.m. As a team member of Papa John's, my job is summed up as being the best customer server I can be, while being as fast and efficient as possible.

This is a summer job at the Topeka public library, it involves:

• Preparing ingredients by washing, peeling, and cutting to ensure efficient meal assembly.
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations to uphold hygiene standards.
• Preparing high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
• Monitoring food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
• Planning menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
• Keeping up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
• Training new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.

This job includes:

• Assisting chefs in executing recipes accurately and consistently under high-pressure conditions.
• Maintaining cleanliness standards by regularly sanitizing work surfaces and kitchen equipment.
• Organizing food storage areas for optimal accessibility and reduced waste.
• Conducting quality checks on ingredients to ensure freshness and compliance with standards.
• Adhering to food safety compliance regulations during all stages of food handling.
• Assisting in training new kitchen staff on preparation techniques and safety protocols.