Coconut Grove #18 Line Cook

About the role

Flanigan’s prides itself in made-from-scratch recipes, superior ingredients, generous portion sizes, and positive, high-energy kitchen vibes. We’re always looking for talented and passionate cooks to join our back-of-house team and accurately prepare the many dishes guests have come to know and love at Flanigan’s.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training
• Prepare menu items according to Flanigan’s company recipe manual and plate presentation
• Ensure rotation of all products and stock products to par level to avoid kitchen disruptions
• Complete assigned prep work to stock and set up stations as necessary
• Transport items to and from the kitchen and assist vendors with unloading delivery trucks
• Clean and maintain the kitchen area throughout the shift
• Break down and clean all stations at closing

Physical demands

• Work a flexible shift schedule that may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays
• Stand and/or walk 100% of the shift
• Reach, bend, and stoop
• Lift up to 50 lbs. several times per shift and lift these loads to high shelves, coolers, and freezers
• Hold items weighing up to 5 lbs. for long periods of time
• Work in high-temperature, damp indoor environments and minimally outdoors

Requirements

• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Ability to read recipes and food labels
• Ability to read POS ticket orders
• Communicate ticket times, execute food flow from kitchen to guests, and report potential issues to the manager on duty
• Safely use kitchen machinery including open-flame grills, stoves, and slicers
• Work safely with hot plates, pots, pans, sharp knives, and utensils
• Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning as needed
• Complete and pass the food safety certification program in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes

Benefits

• Five-day work week with two consecutive days off
• Paid vacation: one week after one year, two weeks after two years, and three weeks after ten years
• Christmas bonus after one year of employment (amount equals one week’s pay)
• Health insurance: medical and dental programs available
• 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility (must be 21 or over to enroll)
• Advancement based on performance, not tenure
• Free shift meals