Job Description

We are looking for a professional line cook to acurately and professionally prepare food (meats, fish, vegetables, soup and other products) to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for menu. Line cook duties will consist of assisting the executive and sous chef with their daily tasks. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals.

This position may required working in Norfolk and/or Chesapeake

Responsibilities

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Take inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion meeting all temperature requirements.
• Comply with allergy, nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Culinary school diploma
• At least 6 months in a similar role
• Preferred 2+ years experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Physical setting:

• Bar
• Fine dining restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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