Be able to perform or learn to perform the essential functions of the position, and do so at an acceptable pace.
Mental alertness/intelligence. Position involves tracking the progress of items as they are being prepared; and quickly and accurately determining flow of products out of the oven.
Sufficient physical condition to perform the functions of the position.
Lifting. Must be able to lift 15 pound boxes of cheese and 40 pound cases of wings (4, 10 lb. bags).
Bending and stooping. Must be able to stoop down and bend over to stock items stored in reach in refrigerator or under the maketable.
Standing/walking. One hundred percent of on job time is spent standing and walking.
Seeing/vision. Must have sufficient visual ability to read written instructions, prepare food items, and maintain clean area.
Hearing. Must possess sufficient hearing capacity to respond to verbal orders and instructions from supervisor or co-workers. Must be able to hear customer orders as given over the phone.
Speaking/verbalizing. Must be able to provide verbal information to co-workers and supervisors as to status of orders, materials needed to fill orders, problems or difficulties that may arise as the job is in progress. Must be able to verbalize order instructions to customers.
Hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity. Position involves manually preparing food products for customers following exact weights and measures according to company specification, while as many as 25 to 30 orders are waiting to be prepared.
Must be physically able to work under conditions of high temperature. Food preparation areas are located close to ovens. Ambient temperature in this area often exceeds 80 degrees.
Reaching. Position involves reaching into oven to extract product, reaching over head to obtain boxes and other items.
Reading. Must be able to read at a sufficient level to follow written directions for product preparation, recipes, and comprehend simple written commands.
Self-control. Must be able to work under conditions of extreme stress due to pressures from volume of business, time and variety of orders, while maintaining self-composure and interacting effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
Equipment list items not required to be listed here verbatim; however, the candidate must be capable of performing duties in a kitchen environment per the job description.