Zingerman's Roadhouse Line Cook

Description

Description

The  line cook is responsible for delivering the Roadhouse food experience  to all guests. The line cook reports to the Sous Chef. Full-time  position with 40-45 Hours per week, holidays and weekends included.  Part-time position may also be available. Typical shifts are either  5am-3pm or 2pm-close. Currently we are most in need of evening and  weekend staff, so ability to work weekends and starting at 2 pm is a must  to be considered. Morning shifts and evening shifts available. Weekend  availability is a must.  

Compensation: $18-$22/hour, depending on experience

Our Performance Expectations are: 

Essential Functions:

• Prepares food according to our recipes - accurately and under pressure
• Arrives on time for all shifts, meetings and classes
• Prepares food according to prep list (day cooks)
• Efficiently & accurately cleans equipment (night cooks)
• Follows and upholds all of Zingerman's Roadhouse standards.
• Ensures that all food meets quality and presentation standards.
• Completes Training Passport within the stated time frames and continues to live the Training Compact.
• Maintains proper station set up and a pristine work area
• Effectively communicates and works with all staff at the Roadhouse
• Maintains positive and consistent energy and productivity standards throughout the entire shift.

Other Functions:

• Attends weekly Huddles and Tastings
• Participates in other projects and committees as needed  

The Success Patterns for this position are:

• Has at least 2 to 3 years of cooking experience in a high-end environment
• Has a reputation for excellent relations with front of the house staff
• Has a reputation for maintaining a safe and clean kitchen
• Must be able to work weekends and Sundays

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to relocate up to 50 lbs
• Bending, stooping, walking and standing for long periods at a time
• Must be able to ascend/descend between basement and main floor

Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:

• Passionate about great food and great service
• Well organized and able to multi-task
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, especially under pressure
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexible and hardworking
• Able to set priorities
• Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace

Benefits & Perks

From Day 1

• Paid training
• Paid time off accrual
• Free  access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety  of resources and services to employees and immediate family members
• 25% reimbursement for massages
• Discounts at local businesses  

After 90 days of service

• Company paid long term disability (if eligibility requirements are met)
• Company contribution to medical insurance and health savings account
• Company contribution to dental insurance
• Vision Coverage
• A 40% off discount card for Zingerman's businesses (must be out of orientation period)
• Option to buy a Zingerman’s community share  

After 1 year of service

• 401k matching contributions after eligibility requirements are met