Job Opportunities at Pogueslandia

Job Description

• We are looking for an ambitious Prep Cook to assist in the preparation of delicious dishes in the kitchen
• You’ll perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes
• A great prep cook will be quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job. You will be deft and able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen
• The ideal candidate will also be able to function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent is desirable;
• Training from a Culinary School will be an asset.
• Proven experience as prep cook
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Very good physical condition and endurance.

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Job Description

• We are looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead all aspects of our businesses. You will deliver a high-quality menu and motivate our staff to provide excellent customer service.
• Restaurant Manager responsibilities include maintaining the restaurant’s revenue, profitability and quality goals. You will ensure efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintain high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
• To be successful in this role, you’ll need management skills and experience in both front and back of the house. We want you to know how to oversee the dining room, check-in with customers and balance seating capacity.
• Back of the house management experience is also essential, as you’ll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work schedules, oversee food prep and make sure we comply with health and safety restaurant regulations.
• We’ll expect you to lead by example and uplift our staff during busy moments in our fast-paced environment.
• Ultimately, you will ensure our restaurant runs smoothly and customers have pleasant dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily restaurant management operations
• Delivering superior food and beverage service and maximizing customer satisfaction
• Responding efficiently and accurately to restaurant customer complaints
• Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations
• Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
• Regularly review product quality and research new vendors
• Organize and supervise shifts
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
• Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
• Manage restaurant’s good image and suggest ways to improve it
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
• Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses
• Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
• Recommend ways to reach a broader audience (e.g. discounts and social media ads)
• Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
• Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations.

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Job Description

• Responsible for providing quality customer service while serving ice cream and other snacks. This position may also require tidying up after customers.
• Responsible for providing customers with a variety of flavors of ice cream. They will also be responsible for cleaning and preparing the ice cream station.
• Responsible for the safe and timely service of ice cream and other desserts. They may also be responsible for cleaning the restaurant and serving customers.
• Responsible for providing guests with delicious ice cream in a timely manner. They should also be able to answer any questions guests may have about the ice cream.
• Responsible for serving guests their favorite ice cream items. This may include scooping ice cream and placing it in cones or bowls, topping off cones with toppings, and cleaning the ice cream area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The duty is a fun and rewarding job. Serving people ice cream is an excellent way to make them happy and a memorable experience. Ice cream servers must be quick and efficient in their work to keep the customers happy.
• The duty is a tiresome and repetitive task that many people would like to avoid. To make the process less tedious, a robot could be employed to serve the dessert
• This would free up human servers to do other tasks, and it would also allow the restaurant to better manage its resources. In addition, the robot would be able to serve more customers in less time, which would lead to increased profits.

Skills, Knowledge and Proficiency

• Active listening skill.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to handle money.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Good problem solving skills.

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Job Brief

• We are looking for a skilled Chief Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu
• You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.
• An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking
• Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.
• The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Extensive food knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff
• Familiarity with restaurant management software
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills.

Skills and Qualifications

• Culinary School Diploma preferred.
• Customer service
• The ability to manage a team of cooks
• Organization skills
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work under extreme pressure
• The ability to communicate in a fast-moving environment
• The ability to make good food consistently, even in a busy kitchen
• Hospitality management or culinary schooling or other relevant qualifications related to the job
• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.

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Job Description

• We are looking for a Cashier, whose primary role is to assist customers in the in-restaurant-out process
• Main cashier duties and responsibilities include ringing up sales, bagging items, requesting price checks, honoring coupons, collecting payment, and giving appropriate change
• Responsible for counting the contents of the cash register drawer at the end of each shift, maintaining receipts, records, and withdrawals
• May be responsible for checking materials and supplies and reporting when stock is low.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash, credit, or check transactions with customers
• Scan goods and collect payments
• Ensure pricing is correct
• Issue change, receipts, refunds, or tickets
• Redeem stamps and coupons
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
• Make sales referrals, cross-sell products, and introduce new ones
• Resolve customer complaints, guide them, and provide relevant information
• Bag items carefully
• Greet customers when entering or leaving establishment
• Maintain clean and tidy checkout areas
• Keep reports of transactions
• Process returns and check to see if items are damaged
• Answer customers' questions and get a manager if answer doesn't solve the issue
• Bag, box, or wrap packages
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction

Requirements and Skills

• Proven work experience as a cashier or similar role
• Proven customer service experience
• Familiarity with restaurant management softwares
• motivational and people skills
• Acute financial management skills.

Skills & Proficiency:

• Basic Math
• Interpersonal Communication/Written and Verbal Communication
• Time Management
• Product Knowledge
• Telephone Etiquette
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Dispute resolution
• Dependability
• Efficiency
• Flexibility
• Friendliness
• Basic (PC) Computer Knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Sales
• Point of Sale Systems (POS)
• Positive Attitude
• Punctuality
• Loss Prevention Techniques
• Multitasking.