Line Cook

Job Duties

• Work well with a team, jumping in where needed (Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods)
• Prepare food according to the recipes provided
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.

Qualifications

• More than 1 year working in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age in order to work in the kitchen
• Must work a minimum of 3 shifts per week
• Must be a team player

Company Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Wide choice of health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of 100% of the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%
• 1 week sick leave per year
• Paid parental leave
• A company paid life insurance policy
• Pet insurance
• and so much more!

About the Role

Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. It is also a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world. We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons!