Line Cook- Ole River Grill

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and cook food consistently of high quality, taste, and presentation strictly following approved recipes
• Manage the cook station through proper station setup procedures
• The ability to receive, comprehend, and communicate guest orders to other members of the back-of-house
• Adhere to the established goals and budgets for the kitchen
• Knows all menu items offered at the restaurant
• Accurately explains specials to front-of-the-house employees
• If asked, accurately answer menu items regarding the preparation method, ingredients, portion size, and side items accompanying the dish
• Anticipate and resolve problems that may arise
• Determines par levels for daily needs, and accurately prepares and communicates the prep list, with an average of no more than 2% waste on unused product
• Adhere to the health department and restaurant sanitation and food handling guidelines
• Maintain effective communication within the kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns
• Conduct regular inspections of the prep working/ dishwashing areas and coolers and promptly act to correct deficiencies found during the inspection
• Analyze work processes to identify and eliminate errors, and duplication and improve quality issues
• Providing help in all other departments in the kitchen including oyster shucking and dishwashing
• Communicates with the expediter/server when orders are ready for delivery within 1 minute of plating a dish
• Follows the receiving and storage processes with 100% accuracy
• Performs side work correctly
• Follows all end-of-shift checkout procedures with 100% accuracy
• Maintains a good team environment by assisting other team members with their station duties and side work when needed and/or when available.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand basic cooking directions
• Ability to follow a production prep list
• Ability to work well with others
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Must be self-motivated and organized
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Takes pride in and responsibility for the job by maintaining efficiency and quality of work and holding oneself accountable for the function of the job

Physical Demands

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to move, and transport food carts, equipment, and supplies
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds
• Capable of working in extremely hot or cold environments
• Continual use of dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of fine motor skills
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• May be exposed to disagreeable odors, chemicals, and noise, latex plastics, and other materials used for protective equipment

Education/Experience Required

• High school graduate or GED
• Previous kitchen experience preferred

Pay

$22 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Sunday*

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