Line Cook - Slack's Seafood and Oyster House - Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fostering a fun environment
• Be a gracious host to all guests and co-workers
• Promote a positive influence in the community and participate in company-sponsored events
• Perform assigned functions within the kitchen such as broiling, sautéing, pantry work, prep, and production
• Ensure culinary standards and operational guidelines are met within a specific outlet for a specific shift
• Prepare food items based on established recipes and plating procedures for both batch and individual plated meals
• Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperatures of various cooking appliances
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Add seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking
• Test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with a fork to ensure they are properly cooked
• Carve meats, portion food, serve plates, add sauces, and garnish servings to meet orders
• Exhibit knife skills, classic cuts, and sharpen knives
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use
• Support safety and accident prevention programs (e.g., nonslip footwear, knife handling, proper lifting)
• Partner with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated workflow during shifts
• Act as a role model to other employees and encourage others to do the same
• Provide stellar customer service to internal and external customers and vendors, including participation in and promotion of customer service programs
• Absorb and operate other food and beverage venues as needed
• Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Adhere to all gaming laws and regulations
• Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner, keeping areas clean and free of safety hazards, debris, and litter
• Meet department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements
• Perform any job duty needed to promote productivity in the efficient administration of business, or any reasonable request made by your supervisor or management personnel

Requirements

• Outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must enjoy hosting others
• Must be comfortable initiating conversations and creating a fun environment with guests
• Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for menu planning, soups, sauces, meat, and seafood items for batch or individual recipes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluent and literate in English
• College degree or Culinary Arts degree preferred or a minimum of three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience