Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $39,300.00 - $62,900.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
30-day bonus
60-day bonus
90-day bonus
leadership training
career growth
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
This family-friendly restaurant company is committed to providing a better quality of life for its employees by offering a work environment with no crazy late nights and opportunities for leadership training and career growth. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and dedication to high standards in food quality and customer service, the company creates a workplace that balances professional development with personal well-being. They strongly support employee advancement through structured leadership programs and recognize outstanding performance with bonuses awarded at 30, 60, and 90-day intervals for qualified candidates. This approach not only motivates employees but also fosters long-term commitment and a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter
- At least 6 months experience in a similar lead cook capacity
- Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a standing position for up to 9 hours
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends
- Recognized Food Safety certification
- Basic knowledge to maintain a safe working environment in a kitchen
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter
- At least 6 months experience in a similar lead cook capacity
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests
- Must have a recognized Food Safety certification
- Basic knowledge to maintain a safe working environment in a kitchen
- Ability to train and coach kitchen staff
- Familiarity with Health Department requirements for food handling and storage
Job Duties
- Complete opening and closing checklists
- Refer to Daily Prep List or instructions at the start of each shift for assigned duties
- Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
- Understand and comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
- Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
- Be familiar and knowledgeable of all Health Department requirements for food preparation and storage, including temperature logs, holding requirements, preparation practices, cooling and storage processes
- Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees
- Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through inspection and preventative maintenance
- Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items and specials
- Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items
- Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
- Be a follow-up coach for training kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils
- Maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas
- Adhere to composting and recycling procedures
- Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
- Be proficient in all duties and responsibilities of all back-of-house positions including line cook, prep and dish wash
- Communicate effectively with management and service team before, during and after shifts
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work station including all kitchen equipment
- Properly close the kitchen following checklists and assist others
- Attend scheduled employee meetings and contribute suggestions for improvement
- Report equipment and food quality problems promptly
- Inform Kitchen Manager of product shortages immediately
- Use Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Lead kitchen team during busy shifts and special occasions
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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