Line Cook

About the role

If you have a passion for hospitality, connecting with people, and serving great food on the cutting edge of hot trends, Silver Diner is the place for you! At Silver Diner, we believe in a culture where we put our people first and empower them to thrive both professionally and personally. Our dedication to nurturing our growth through the growth of our people leads the industry for internal promotions, with more than 60% of our managers and ALL of our General Manager and Area Directors having been promoted from within. We offer more than a job for today. We offer a career path for the future!

Responsibilities

• Ensure: Every menu is prepared & plated completely to spec
• Cooking procedures are followed
• Know specs for all menu items in your station
• Stock ingredients & supplies ahead of need and as you go
• Complete temperature checks prior to & after the rush
• Maintain a clean & organized station, clean as you go
• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, health & personal hygiene standards
• Store ingredients properly at all times & employing FIFO (First In, First Out)
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to KM
• Work as part of a team, communicating clearly and constructively
• Brand Delivery: Be on time for work, Maintain a positive, fun-oriented attitude to your work, Keep yourself, your uniform and your station sparkling clean at all times, Strictly follow all uniform standards, Knowledge of SMG scoring standards for Quality, Speed of Service & Accuracy of Order, Know the Silver Diner Food Brand statement
• Cost Balancing: Properly portion all menu items according to spec, Ensure all menu items are purchased. No menu item is prepare without being entered into the POS, Track any waste
• Other Duties & Tasks: Perform any additional duties or tasks as reasonably assigned by managers.

Performance Measures

• Ticket times of less than 15 to 20 minutes
• Guests satisfaction with food quality & presentation
• Timely re-cooks
• Station cleanliness & organization

Requirements

• Minimum: 1-2 years experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry
• Prior experience as a Cook is a plus but not required
• Physical Requirements: The work area includes: food, refrigeration, knives, toasters, microwaves, steam kettles, broilers, ovens, flattops, steam tables, plates/bowls, slippery floors, and, at times, high temperatures. It is a physically intense environment requiring stamina and the ability to tolerate heat, walk-in coolers, lift/maneuver boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, and stand/walk on hard surfaces for 10-12 hours per day. Able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe. Able to tolerate proper use of cleaning & sanitizing products. Cooking Experience Is Preferred. Must have weekend and holiday availability. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Must be 18 or older.

Qualifications

Silver Diner values education from on-the-job learning demonstrated through consistent career growth as well as formal education.

Skills

• Exceptional aptitude for Guest Service
• Excellent communication skills
• Contagiously friendly, outgoing & energetic
• Organized
• Sense of urgency
• Able to multi-task
• Able to think & act quickly while maintaining self-complexity
• Able to meet all schedule requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meal Discounts
• Gym membership discounts
• Work shoe discounts
• Opportunity for Growth: We offer the opportunity for growth, including becoming a trainer, supervisor, and manager. Over 60% of our managers and 100% of our GMs were promoted from within.