Cook - McFadden's Sports Saloon

About the role

McFadden's Sports Saloon is an Irish sports bar offering classic pub food and tremendous sports viewing in a comfortable tavern setting. The restaurant and bar is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including digital surround sound and high-definition plasma TVs, making it the perfect venue to watch sports and hang out with friends.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and well-organized work area, including reach-ins, walk-ins, and counters.
• Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with other cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, assisting in scheduling kitchen staff, or monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances, are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Skills

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products, and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.