Line Cook

About the role

Zinc is a restaurant and market that provides employees and customers a sense of place. Anyone who walks through the doors can recharge, connect with one another and to the community in which they live. Everything we do at Zinc is done with this in mind: Simple ingredients for a good life. Our Line Cooks are passionate about food and collaborate with our kitchen team to deliver great food to our guests every time they visit. They must work well within a team, thrive in a busy environment, while constantly striving to make every guest feel at home.

Responsibilities

• Display working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu
• Follow company recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications
• Maintain a fully stocked station throughout each shift and ensure that all food meets company standards
• Consistently ensure station is clean and organized
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and embody an environment of teamwork
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine skills and desire to learn and grow
• Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines
• Handle varying levels of business volume with composure & a positive attitude
• Perform all opening and closing duties assigned by managers
• Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses

Benefits

• A friendly, fun, positive work environment
• Paid time off
• Competitive wages plus tips; minimum starting wage is dependent on the location worked
• Discounts on Zinc products, food & beverages
• Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options available for part time and full time Team Members
• Holiday Premium: hourly employees who work on an observed holiday will be paid 1.5x their hourly wage
• 401k, company matched contribution

Qualifications

• A team player with a positive attitude
• Quick and flexible learner
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes
• Strong organizational time management skills, ability to multitask
• Communication and collaboration skills
• 1+ year in a line cook position at a casual dining restaurant or similar experience
• Basic food, kitchen equipment and prepping knowledge
• Must be able to read tickets on screen
• Food handlers certification
• Work Authorization: United States Citizen or Undocumented Noncitizen authorized to work in the United States

Work Context: Working with hot foods and beverages; walking and standing for long periods of time; tasks performed using and in proximity of coolers, stoves, and other hot equipment; employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (eight hours or longer); employee must frequently lift and/or move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance; work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions in a typical restaurant environment; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.