Line Cook

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set-up for all dishes.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations; assist others in closing the kitchen whenever possible & appropriate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-service restaurant kitchen experience desired.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
• Must be able to stand, reach, bend, squat, and lift during shift.
• Must possess a friendly, hardworking demeanor with a passion for hospitality and providing top-notch guest service.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills; must possess ability to be organized in a changing environment.
• Must be flexible of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed; ability to balance personal & professional life.

Hours & Pay

This position starts at $18/hour based on experience and offers awesome employee perks. Not only do we offer hourly positions, but we also offer long-term careers! La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe: Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities, Paid time off & retail benefits for full-time hourly team members, Travel & adventure opportunities, Team events + outings, Benefits for salaried employees and paid time off for full-time hourly employees, Food, beverage & retail discounts, Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts, Celebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellness, Professional leadership development and continuous coaching & mentorship.... and tons more! We're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!