Kitchen Interview Guide

 

 

  1. Why did you apply with us today:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  2. Why are you interested in leaving your present job, (why did you leave)_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  3. What kind of work are you interested in? Prep, Pizza, Salads, Utility ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  4. What are you looking for in a job?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  5. Go over application or resume, past experiences, duties, growth potential, Skills_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  6. What are your long term goals?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  7. What is your availability?_____________________________________________
  8. Reference names and numbers_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  9. What to you feel you can offer us. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  10. What are your strengths and weaknesses__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Test the Candidates Skills:

  1. Have them make a pizza for you.
  2. Have them use a knife and cut a carrot.
  3. If they practice good sanitation they will wash their hands first.

If you spend a few extra minutes interviewing the candidate, it may save you wasted time and money in the long run. Always do a reference check. The labor market is tight but it still pays to be selective in your hiring process.Gook Luck in your hiring process.

Michael P Cohen

1-800-784-4883