Brunch Line Cook

Experienced fine dining line cook needed at a popular, fast-paced, upper-scale Hillcrest restaurant. Morning brunch time availability required; part-time position with weekend work mandatory. Fun working environment with amazing learning opportunities in a comfortable indoor/outdoor atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report, and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
• Clean up station and handle leftover food following food safety and handling procedures
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition, sanitation regulations, and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Demonstrate punctuality and readiness to work at scheduled times
• Familiarize with dinner menu to assist with prep if needed
• Work efficiently and cleanly throughout your shift
• Maintain a positive atmosphere and contribute to the flow of energy in the kitchen

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a fine dining atmosphere
• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Familiarity with industry’s best practices
• Experience with breakfast/brunch foods and ingredients, including:
  • Cooking eggs to order (poaching, flipping, boiling)
  • Using the fryer and flat top (plancha)
  • Fast order pickup times
  • Flipping the line over for dinner setup