Line Cook (Experienced and Entry Level)

POSITION SUMMARY:
Line Cooks are a part of the culinary team. We work together to get stations prepped so we may serve our guests. We work with many flavor profiles and try to achieve our goal of exceeding our guests expectations. Duties include preparing food and maintaining sanitation. It's a fun and professional environment led by a passionate and fair chef.

In this position, your principal goal will be to prepare high-quality meals that meet the chef’s expectations and will be responsible for setting up the prep station, stocking inventory, and maintaining sanitation standards. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills. Ultimately, you will play an essential role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and restaurant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the preparation station and kitchen are set up and stocked.
• Prepare simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces.
• Report to the executive chef and follow instructions.
• Make sure food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards.
• Clean prep areas and take care of leftovers.
• Stock inventory and supplies.
• Cook menu items with the support of the kitchen.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team.
• Ensure the preparation station and kitchen are set up and stocked.
• Prepare simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces.
• Report to the executive chef and follow instructions.
• Make sure food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards.
• Clean prep areas and take care of leftovers.
• Stock inventory and supplies.
• Cook menu items with the support of the kitchen staff

REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Duties during the event can vary based on the situation, but, in general, they must be able to focus on the job while staying on their feet and moving about freely, which can include bending, climbing stairs, and carrying items weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to read menu items.
• Good communication is important, as is being able to follow directions efficiently and meet the physical demands of the job. Must be able to communicate Member needs to other Team Members. (Host, Bartender, and/or Managers).
• Ability to Stand 6-8 Hours at a time.
• A positive attitude while on the job is also essential.

PREREQUISITES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• EDUCATION:
  • A High School diploma is preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:
  • Preferred qualifications would include a minimum of 1 year of kitchen experience in a club, hotel, or catering service.
  • Have the ability to maintain poise under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to lift and carry up to approximately 50 pounds.
• The Team Members may be required to spend long hours on their feet.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member could be exposed to outside weather conditions, if providing service during an outside event. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with increased levels during events.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and “other” duties (if defined) include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Team Members holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.