Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Uptown

Ref: #JoeyUptown_Cook – Full-time or Part-time

About the role

When you join the JOEY team, you can expect a warm, inclusive, and creative environment. We are committed to training, educating, and empowering our people, and we live by our culture of People Development. As a Line Cook or Prep Cook, you are responsible for preparing and delivering world-class culinary experiences to our guests. You operate with consistency and precision while utilizing preparation and cooking methods for a quick and distinct execution of our menu items. You will follow specifications and uphold the quality of products, while fostering a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Prep all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards.
• Utilize various prep and cooking methods (wash, chop, cut, grill, roast, sauté, fry, etc.) to ensure the quick, precise creation of our menu items in accordance with JOEY recipes.
• Coordinate with other stations to deliver perfect food coordination.
• Develop knife skills for efficiency and safety.
• Communicate with the team to ensure seamless execution.
• Maintain prep and cooking areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
• Clean, organize, and maintain refrigerators, cooler drawers, ovens, prep and dry storage areas, etc.
• Complete assigned side work and closing duties to set your team up for success.
• Stock, clean, and organize line stations.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines for safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds.
• Report equipment problems and maintenance issues to leadership immediately.
• Follow all food service and handling safety precautions and procedures.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years culinary experience (If you have high potential but less experience, we still want to meet you!).
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler and California Responsible Beverage Service certifications.
• Passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Genuine, warm, and caring demeanor.
• Honesty and integrity in conduct.
• Comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• Natural problem solver with a desire to positively impact individual and team execution.
• Passion for quality and professionalism.
• Exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• Encourages healthy and supportive competition within the team.
• Exudes confidence, humility, and respect.
• Takes pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.
• Supplemental pay: Tips.
• Flexible schedule.
• Disability insurance.

About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030.