Rooted in History, Planting Seeds for the Future - Los Poblanos is a family-owned and managed business located on a historic farm estate with historically significant architecture, organic farming and a dynamic mix of businesses that support its mission. Hospitality, good design, and sustainability are the threads that tie all the businesses together, including boutique lodging, private events, a field-to-fork restaurant, retail and production of our own branded lavender body products, artisan food products and distilled spirits. While still run by a small, dedicated team of managers and directors, Los Poblanos is well poised to become an internationally recognized brand and destination place.
You are the team that executes the LP events. You adhere to pre-set timelines provided to ensure a quality event experience is had by all participants. You work independently of the main kitchen space so you must be well versed in pre-planning and execution of banquet style events.
Position Type: Full or Part-time, non-exempt
Duties & ResponsibilitiesBe on time and ready to workSet up the kitchen space dailyEnsure Sani-buckets are set up and maintained throughout the shift and changed before serviceWork clean and sanitize all counters before and after serviceReview all resumes for the upcoming weeks and prepare for the events, keeping a focus on timelines and requirements to be successfulAdded value food products according to the specifications providedMaintain the quality that is expected from the Event ExperienceTaste all foods and adjust before servingEnsure all equipment is cleaned and maintained daily or as needed; this will include stoves, ovens, hoods, walls, floors and windowsProvide staff meal for Event Service/Kitchen Team as scheduled by Event ManagerHelp dishwashers at all times (full hands in full hands out)Be diligent in maintaining La Quinta as a historic building and place of employmentTreat the space with respect of the highest regardWash out and dry all sinks in the Commercial Kitchen and in La QuintaSweep and mop floors dailyShut down and clean all equipment such as stoves, ovens, hoods and gas appliances at the end of shiftCheck out with Event Sous Chef before you leaveEssential Job FunctionsClean food preparation areas, facilities or equipmentInspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standardsPrepare foods for cooking or servingCut cooked or raw foodsMeasure ingredientsCook foodsCheck quality of foods or suppliesArrange food for servingServe food or beveragesAssist chefs or caterers with food or drink preparationRequirementsThe ideal candidate must possess experience in a kitchen environment with a farm to fork backgroundKnowledge to execute banquet eventsOwn and maintain appropriate knives for the jobOrganized with an attention to detail, being self-motivated and able to work in a team environmentExhibit strong verbal and written communication skills and consistently demonstrating the desire to be consistentAble to work in a high stress environmentMust be able sit, stand, bend, squat, reach and walk 8 to 10 hours a dayMust be able to grasp, lift, carry up to 50 lbs. in short intervals throughout the dayMust be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidaysThis job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
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