Restaurant Line Cook (Full-Time)

Description

The Line Cook at the Forklift and Palate restaurant will contribute to maximum customer satisfaction through the preparation of high-quality food items in accordance with Spooky Nook standards while maintaining profitability goals. This is an entry-level position but more experienced Cooks will also be considered. Base pay will be determined based on level of experience.

Benefits

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provides an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest-focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.

As a Full-Time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy:

• Free family membership to our massive 80,000+ sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes.
• Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive PTO package
• Paid holidays
• 401k program
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including the Forklift and Palate restaurant
• 35% discount on all Nook apparel
• Free child care (3-hour increments)

Essential Job Functions

• Contribute to the production of food items in accordance with recipe cards and correct handling procedures
• Maintain highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen
• Monitor par levels according to production sheet to maintain food freshness and quality
• Rotate all foods and complete corresponding production chart
• Avoid unnecessary food waste by ensuring proper portion control
• Complete proper storage of leftovers using dating procedure
• Manage all kitchen work areas for daily cleanliness including refrigerators and counter space
• Requisition food supplies from storerooms into proper storage with FIFO standard and in compliance with health regulations
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook
• Ability to distinguish ingredients by taste, smell, or sight
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Dependable transportation to and from work
• Language skills: Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality

Working Conditions

• Work environment: Upbeat, high-energy sports and event complex with heavy foot traffic and frequent large crowds. The team member will primarily work in a kitchen environment with fluctuating temperatures that can become hot, humid and/or wet.
• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly required to perform physical activity that includes moving about the work area, standing, sitting, bending, reaching with hands and arms, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and smelling. The team member will be frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. He or she is required to have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Lifting requirements: The team member will occasionally be required to lift, push, pull, lower and/or move up to 10 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Noise Level: The noise level in this environment is typically moderate to loud.
• Work schedule: The work schedule may fluctuate to including evenings, weekends, and holidays.