Opportunity Summary:
We are seeking an experienced cook to join our team in an award-winning wine and food setting! The ideal candidates will have at least three (3) years of experience in a fine dining or upscale casual kitchen environment. Experience working in an open kitchen is a plus. The budget for this role is $16-$18 an hour. Only serious applicants willing to work in this range per hour will be considered.
Duties:
-Assist in the preparation and execution of high-quality dishes, ensuring customer satisfaction through delicious and visually appealing meals.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, toasting, and/or grilling
-Follow written recipes and presentation requirements with precision and accuracy. Must be able to read and write in English.
- Cook menu items in seamless cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff and expedite as necessary
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including deep fryer, salamander, grills, and stove.
- Maintain a clean working station while adhering to food safety standards.
- Assist with inventory management by keeping a complete, detailed inventory and reporting with precision and accuracy.
Requirements:
- Proven experience with hospitality references to support in a fast-paced kitchen environment (two professional hospitality references required).
- Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Interest in international flavors and recipes is a must!
-Tremendous attention to detail and passion for visually appealing food.
-Experience cutting and serving cheese and charcuterie is required.
-Experience making salads, sauces, and spreads according to recipes.
- Understanding of food safety practices. Food manager certifications are a plus.
- Ability to work in a team setting with a positive attitude.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Professionalism and self-starter attitude is a must!
- Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus.
-Ability to stand for 6-8 hours required
-Ability to lift at least 50lbs required
-Ability to work nights and weekends required. Restaurant opening days are Wednesday-Sunday. The full estimated shift schedule is below. Please only submit your application if you are willing to work this schedule:
-Wednesday:130-930pm
-Thursday: 3-930pm
-Friday: 3-1030pm
-Saturday: 3-1030pm
-Sunday 1030am-830pm with a break between 3 and 4.
-A minimum of two hospitality industry references are required for this opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Performance-based bonus (annual)
Health insurance post-probation period
Paid training
Paid wine education