Criollo Line Cook - with experience; flexible schedule; upscale hotel or restaurant
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $18.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Meal allowance
uniform provided
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a dynamic and high-paced restaurant committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences to its patrons. Renowned for its quality, consistency, and dedication to excellence, this restaurant has cultivated a vibrant and engaging kitchen environment that fosters both creativity and discipline. The team works cohesively to ensure that every dish is prepared to the highest standards, reflecting not only technical skill but also a passion for food and customer satisfaction. As a cornerstone of the hospitality industry, this restaurant thrives on creating memorable dining moments through meticulous food preparation, innovative cooking techniques, and an unwavering commitment to hygiene... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum three years of cooking experience in culinary program or fine dining
- Ability to stand and walk 100% of the shift
- Capacity to continuously reach, bend, lift, stoop, or wipe during shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push 75 pounds
- Tolerance for excessive exposure to heat, cold, and water
- Ability to work standing for up to 9 hours
- Physical stamina to work 50 to 60 hours per week
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to speak, read, and understand basic cooking directions
- Team player with knife skills and cleaning capabilities
- Ability to work under pressure and make timely decisions
- Positive attitude towards criticism
- Strong organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Three years cooking experience preferably in a culinary program or fine dining
- Knowledge of kitchen utensils and tools
- Strong knife skills including cutting and chopping
- Basic cleaning skills
- Familiarity with a range of ingredients and their uses
- Ability to take criticism positively and work swiftly
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow basic cooking directions
- Ability to weigh and measure using Imperial units
- Strong common sense and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to taste and smell food during preparation
- Ability to communicate fluently in the dominant language
- Confidence, self-drive, and enthusiasm
- Ability to handle challenging situations and make decisions under pressure
- Capability to work calmly and effectively under stress
Job Duties
- Interchangeability between all kitchen stations
- Perform cooking techniques such as broiling and sautéing
- Understand and operate all kitchen equipment
- Demonstrate knife skills including cutting, chopping, carving, and dicing
- Maintain station hygiene and sanitation
- Comply with safety rules and regulations
- Receive direction from chef and other cooking staff
- Prepare food including washing, mixing, and rinsing
- Use kitchen tools like knives and paring knives in food preparation
- Observe all safety procedures
- Maintain an organized and clean work area
- Prevent food waste
- Rotate stock to maintain freshness
- Inform supervisors of low supplies or equipment issues
- Organize pantry and keep kitchen orderly
- Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils
- Butcher and clean fish, poultry, meat, and shellfish
- Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim food
- Stir and strain soups and sauces
- Prepare and present cold foods such as salads and cold soups
- Fill in at other stations as needed
- Manage inventory and presentation of food items
- Work effectively in a team-oriented environment under stress
- Report suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions
- Ensure food preparation and serving align with recipes and standards
- Assist other cooks and stations as directed
- Communicate professionally at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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