Restaurant Line Cook

Pay: $22.00 per hour. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs.

About the role

The Restaurant Line Cook works in a fast-paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high-quality hospitality. The Restaurant Line Cook prepares food in accordance with recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and exceeding guest expectations.

Full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling available.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow all department operating procedures; ensure completion of daily temperature logs, daily cleaning logs, line check sheets, and food waste sheets.
• Ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation regulations.
• Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, etc. used in restaurants and banquets.
• Execute food orders according to guest preference in a timely manner while working on multiple orders at once.
• Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of supervisor and chefs.
• Control recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients.
• Coordinate with Main Kitchen Cook for successful completion of daily prep, restocking of workstations, meal breaks, and end-of-shift cleaning duties.
• Work at possible stations including: Pantry, Fryer, Broiler/Grill, Sauté, Dessert Station, Buffet or Banquet, Buffet Action Stations.
• Keep supplies and food ready by inventorying stock; support in stocking food & supply inventory; requisitioning supplies and foodstuffs; verifying receipt; storing; inform chef of any shortages in a timely manner.
• Monitor supply levels of food, paper goods, and small wares in the heart of house area, replenish as necessary.
• Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils; keep all dishware used in cooking and serving clean, sanitary, and in good condition always.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, food storage areas, equipment, and utensils; segregating and removing garbage; steam-cleaning or hosing garbage containers; following sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintain and follow all Ecosure or similar food safety and sanitation program standards.
• Maintain correct cleaning schedules on all equipment; keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Assist and support the operation at the request of the Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or other property leadership.
• At the end of the shift, check out and communicate shift information with the culinary leader.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of previous cook experience in a similar environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and demonstrated ability to understand sanitation-related issues and precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment.
• Possess the ability to work with Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System.
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to obtain local or state food handling permits and ServSafe food handling certification as required.
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Completion or enrollment in Culinary certification or degree preferred.
• Experience as an à la carte or buffet line cook and/or resort or hotel cook experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Proven teamwork.
• Projects a professional image that inspires trust and confidence.
• Enthusiastic and positive energy.

Skills

• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work in hot/cold environments.
• Able to work around continuous moderate noise levels.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Telehealth resources.
• Life insurance.
• 401K with employer match.
• Paid vacation time off.
• Paid parental leave.

Perks

• Exclusive perks for you, your family, and friends – including discounted vacations and employee referral incentives.
• Access to Great Wolf University for on-the-job training, functional, and leadership training.
• Flexible scheduling, access to a holistic wellness program and technology, and support through our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund.
• Diversity and inclusion programs that make everyone feel welcome and recognized.
• Grow your career with cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs at all levels.