Line Cook - Hiring Immediately

Cleveland, OH, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Medical insurance

prescription insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

health savings accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

life and disability benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

flexible schedules

Pay Access Prior to Pay Day

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Wine and Culinary Education

Career growth opportunities

Milestones Recognition Program

Job Description

Cooper's Hawk is a distinguished upscale casual dining restaurant renowned for its exceptional food, inviting atmosphere, and high-quality wine offerings. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering an outstanding guest experience by blending delicious culinary creations with a warm and welcoming environment. Cooper's Hawk emphasizes both excellence in food preparation and personalized service, ensuring every guest feels valued and satisfied. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous career growth, which makes it a sought-after employer in the hospitality industry.

The current job opening is for a Line Cook at Cooper's Hawk, a pivotal role responsible for helping maintain the company's high standards in food preparation and guest satisfaction. The position is integral in the daily kitchen operations, focusing on the execution of food items across different stations including pantry, fry, grill, broil, and saute9. The ability to follow precise recipes, manage portion control, and uphold presentation standards are essential aspects of the role. The Line Cook is expected to effectively use the kitchen display system (KDS) to manage cook times and multitask efficiently while preparing various dishes simultaneously.

Beyond just cooking, the role includes maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and storage areas, ensuring all equipment is in excellent working condition, and following strict safety and sanitation protocols. Communication and professional relationships with managers and team members are also crucial to maintain smooth kitchen operations. The position offers flexible schedules, opportunities for team member growth, and a supportive work environment that recognizes individual contributions through milestone recognition and incentive programs.

Cooper's Hawk offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Line Cook role including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and exclusive employee discounts on dining, carryout, retail wine, and private events. Employees also have access to educational opportunities in wine and culinary arts, employee assistance programs for mental health and counseling, and other perks like pay access prior to payday, car rental discounts, and referral bonuses. These offerings reflect Cooper's Hawk's commitment to supporting the well-being and career development of its team members, making it an attractive employment choice for culinary professionals dedicated to quality and guest service.

Job Requirements

Must represent Cooper's Hawk values
Must be at least 18 years of age
A minimum of 6 months line cook experience in upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment
Basic knowledge of professional cooking and experience in knife skills while using a cut-glove
Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
Ability to follow recipes and instructions
Ability to communicate clearly with Guests, Managers and Team Members
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand and walk up to 10 hours per shift
Ability to work within the following conditions: wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise
Ability to exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 6 hours in length
Ability to perform essential functions to Cooper's Hawk standards with reasonable accommodation
Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays
Must be able to read, write and understand English

Job Qualifications

Must represent Cooper's Hawk values
At least 18 years of age
Minimum of 6 months line cook experience in upscale casual dining or equivalent service environment
Ability to follow recipes and instructions
Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
Basic knowledge of professional cooking and experience in knife skills using a cut-glove
Ability to communicate clearly with Guests, Managers, and Team Members
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and some holidays
Ability to read, write, and understand English

Job Duties

Maintain Cooper's Hawk quality standards by preparing assigned recipes to specification
Follow recipes, manage portion control, and adhere to presentation specifications
Set up station according to established specifications
Properly use the KDS system to manage cook times, while preparing and multitasking several dishes at a time
Restock all items as needed throughout the shift
Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
Maintain kitchen equipment in like new condition
Clean and maintain station using necessary safety, sanitation, and organizational skills
Maintain professional relationships and clear communications with all Managers and Team Members
Follow departmental checklists and standard operating procedures to ensure work areas are prepared for opening, mid-shift or closing in accordance with company guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned