Line Cook

Milwaukee-based Bars & Recreation (BAR) owns and operates a family of entertainment brands: AXE MKE, NorthSouth Club, Nine Below, Splash Studio, Head Space Trivia, Team MKE, Amped, Game Show MKE, and The New Fashioned. Customers come to us seeking unique, fun, organized opportunities to celebrate life events or just spend time socializing with friends and co-workers. Target demographics vary slightly across the brands but primarily include young professionals between the ages of 25-45.

Successful Bars & Rec employees strive to provide “blow your mind” customer experiences, seek continuous improvement for themselves and their workplace, and enjoy working collaboratively in a team-based setting. We are a rapidly growing company that exclusively hires candidates who are professional, energetic, hardworking, and positive.

About the role

Line Cooks prepare food to the Director of Culinary’s specifications and set up stations for our daily menu. They work with other team members in the kitchen to execute standard dishes, commissary, and catering menus, assist with daily kitchen tasks, and maintain a sanitary and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and cooking activities according to recipes and guidelines.
• Follow prep lists, recipes, portion control, and presentation specifications to consistently deliver high-quality food products.
• Set up stations as needed.
• Cook on the line alongside other team members in a careful yet efficient manner.
• Prepare and assemble catering trays and commissary foods with precision and attention to detail.
• Ensure that all food items are properly labeled, dated, and stored in designated storage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas while following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory control by monitoring stock levels, rotating ingredients, and notifying the Director of Culinary of any shortages or excesses.
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines including proper handling and storage of food, use of kitchen tools and equipment, and personal hygiene practices.
• Collaborate with the Operations Team to ensure smooth and efficient operations during operating hours.
• Assist with receiving and inspecting deliveries and ensuring that ingredients meet quality standards.
• Wash dishes, silverware, pots, pans, etc.
• Assist with special events and offsite events as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have some prior experience working in a professional commercial kitchen.
• Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience as a Line Cook in a professional commercial kitchen.
• Must be able to raise or lower objects more than 50 lbs. from one level to another.
• Must be able to climb stairs and regularly bend, stoop, or crouch (frequency and duration will vary according to daily business needs).
• Must be able to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Must have (or be willing to obtain) personal transportation and a personal cell phone.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow the Bars & Recreation Employee Handbook.

Skills

A successful Line Cook:

• Understands cooking skills, knife handling, and safety.
• Is able to take direction from Director of Culinary, Chef(s), Kitchen Supervisor, and EOMs.
• Can work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Is a team player who is willing to learn.
• Seeks out job tasks and ways to contribute.

At Bars & Rec, we D.R.I.V.E. toward these customer service values: Demonstrate expertise, Rally the team, Identify opportunities, Value every customer, Exceed expectations.

Schedule

• Expected to work at least 20-30 hours per week, with the ability to work full-time hours if approved by management.
• Must have flexible availability, with priority around evening shifts, and must be able to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Full and open availability is required on Saturdays.

Pay

$17 per hour

Benefits

• Company-sponsored 401k plan
• Paid Time Off
• Company-sponsored Employee Rewards Program
• Company-sponsored social events
• Annual charitable donation of employee's choice
• Flexible scheduling
• Great variety of work with cross-training at all facilities
• Free/Discounted activities, drinks, snacks, and merchandise
• Company-wide communication platform

This role is classified as “on-site” and the vast majority of all shifts will be scheduled in the kitchen at The New Fashioned, 1122 N Vel R Phillips Ave. The job reports to the Director of Culinary (DOC) but may be directly managed by the Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, and/or the Experience & Operations Managers (EOMs) onsite.