Broiler Cook

Fresno, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $23.00 - $27.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Meal Allowances

Job Description

The PM Lounge is a renowned upscale restaurant dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience through high-quality cuisine and outstanding service. Known for its commitment to excellence, the establishment prides itself on maintaining a sophisticated atmosphere while serving a diverse menu that highlights premium meat, poultry, and seafood. As part of a team-driven culture, the restaurant is focused on consistent quality, attention to detail, and a seamless dining experience that delights its members and guests. The PM Lounge operates in a fast-paced environment where culinary innovation meets traditional techniques, ensuring every dish served meets rigorous standards of flavor, presentation, and safety. Working at The PM Lounge offers a unique opportunity to be part of a professional culinary team that values passion, dedication, and collaboration.

The Broiler Cook position at The PM Lounge is a pivotal role responsible for preparing and cooking various meat, poultry, and seafood items to exact quality, safety, and presentation standards. This full-time role supports kitchen operations by managing an organized station and coordinating closely with fellow culinary team members to deliver a consistent dining experience. The successful candidate will ensure that all broiled entrées are prepared fresh and promptly served, never held on the line, maintaining the highest food quality and safety standards. This role demands a strong understanding of safe food handling, kitchen organization, and timing to synchronize with service demands. The Broiler Cook is expected to contribute to the kitchen’s overall efficiency by assisting with inventory, restocking, and maintaining cleanliness. Additionally, the position requires adherence to company policies on sanitation and workplace safety, ensuring a safe and optimal working environment. This role is perfect for culinary professionals who thrive in an energetic, team-focused setting while maintaining excellent cooking standards and presentation skills. The restaurant fosters ongoing professional growth, emphasizing skill enhancement and teamwork. A flexible schedule including availability on mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required, reflecting the dynamic nature of the hospitality industry. The PM Lounge offers a supportive environment where culinary talents are recognized, and employees are encouraged to develop their expertise within an esteemed establishment focused on exceptional quality and service.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two years of experience as a broiler cook line cook in a high-volume upscale restaurant
Ability to work flexible hours including mornings evenings weekends holidays and other business-required shifts
Strong knife skills and knowledge of safe food handling practices
Ability to taste and distinguish flavors spices temperatures and odors
Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods frequent bending reaching and lift or move items up to 50 pounds occasionally up to 100 pounds
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Willingness to follow safety sanitation and workplace procedures
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work station
Commitment to quality and consistency in food preparation and presentation

Job Qualifications

Two years of experience as a Broiler Cook Line Cook in a high-volume upscale restaurant environment
Availability to work a flexible schedule including mornings evenings weekends holidays and other business-required shifts working knowledge of kitchen equipment food preparation techniques knife skills and safe food handling practices
Must be able to taste to be able to distinguish between and among flavors spices temperatures mouth feel and smell to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity for all food and beverage products
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors coworkers and vendors as needed

Job Duties

Report to work as scheduled prepared to perform assigned duties and maintain a clean professional appearance in accordance with company standards
Set up and stock the broiler station and or other stations and areas with required equipment plateware ingredients and supplies for efficient service
Correctly and consistently prepare season cook and plate menu items according to recipes specifications portion standards and presentation guidelines of The PM Lounge all entrées from our broiler to the plate to the member food is never held on the line
Coordinate with the Executive Chef Sous Chef and other kitchen team members to ensure timely and accurate food preparation and presentation during service
Monitor food quality cooking temperatures portioning and presentation to ensure consistency and compliance with company standards
Assist with food preparation inventory checks restocking and communication of shortages or operational issues to kitchen leadership
Maintain a high degree of clean safe and organized work area including proper sanitation of equipment tools and the broiler station and other stations and areas within the kitchen as needed and or assigned to meet operational needs
Follow all food safety sanitation and workplace safety procedures and promptly report hazards accidents or equipment concerns
Complete opening ongoing and closing side work including cleaning product storage restock of product smallwares plates and documentation as required
Support other kitchen functions and perform additional duties as assigned to meet operational needs