Line Cook

Job Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing food and makes sure Servers deliver each dish to customers in a timely manner. The Line Cook is responsible for that station's workflow and getting meals out on time. They oversee the cooking process from start to finish and determine how much time each step requires. The Line Cook ensures that our products and services meet all necessary requirements before they reach the consumer.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Celebrate community by connecting with guests and fostering kindness.
• Craft every detail with care, honoring quality and tradition.
• Create timeless experiences that make each visit memorable.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and supplemental training sessions, being attentive and taking notes when appropriate.
• Arrive to work on time and consistently follow shift schedule.
• Be familiar with and follow all safety protocol including emergency, COVID, health department/food safety, and alcohol awareness.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmony with guests, co-workers, and management.
• Perform additional duties as requested by management.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic food, kitchen equipment and prepping knowledge.
• Must be able to read tickets on screen.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification (ServSafe or similar)
• Display working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu.
• Follow company recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications.
• Maintain a fully stocked station throughout each shift and ensure that all food meets company standards.
• Consistently ensure station is clean and organized.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and embody an environment of teamwork.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Handle varying levels of business volume with composure & a positive attitude.
• Perform all opening and closing duties assigned by managers.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine skills and desire to learn and grow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Quick and flexible learner.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Manage direct reports.
• Organize and review weekly progress.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes.
• Driven and self-motivated.
• Maintain customer privacy, behave with open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity.
• Contributes to long- and short-form integration proposals and topline concepts.
• Oversee operational software and operations.
• Support the team on all integrations and proposals.
• Planning, designing, and executing projects.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Implement quality assurance standards and provide accurate feedback.
• Ensure performance, reliability, functionality, and compatibility is up to company standards.
• Patience and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Enforce health and safety precautions.
• Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and nights.

• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Toast, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Google Suite, or related software.
• Ability to frequently lift, move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, walk, climb up and down stairs repeatedly for extended periods of time.
• Constant standing and bending.

Education and Experience:

• At least two years related experience preferred.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification (ServSafe or similar)