Line Worker
Schmaltz Delicatessen
Lisle, IL
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a clean, sanitary work area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, fryers, stoves, slicers, mixers.
- Operated point-of-sale computerized screen properly to keep workflows running smoothly and without overages or shortages.
- Sanitized workstation before and after shift to prevent illness and food contamination.
- Monitored inventory levels of food supplies; placed orders when necessary.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Prepared and cooked food items in accordance with recipes and established standards.
- Garnished and arranged plated meals.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Inspected finished plates before they were sent out to serve customers.
- Followed proper food handling and sanitation techniques to promote clean and healthy environment.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Safely operated ovens, grills, and other kitchen equipment to minimize accidents.
- Assisted with the training of new cooks or other kitchen staff members when needed.
- Cleaned up work areas at end of shift including washing dishes, utensils and pots and pans.
- Set up work stations prior to restaurant opening to improve speed during busy periods.
- Assisted other departments within the restaurant as needed including bussing tables.
