Atticus Line Cook

Atticus Market; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in New Haven is seeking a Line Cook to efficiently prepare food and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knife skills and be able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include cooking menu items, maintaining hygiene standards, and collaborating with kitchen staff to deliver quality service. Flexibility in scheduling is essential.

Qualifications

• Dependable and able to perform multiple duties efficiently.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to sustain physical activity throughout shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and ensure kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations.
• Wash and clean kitchen utensils and equipment.

Skills

Basic Knife Skills

Deep frying techniques

Sautéing techniques

Baking techniques

Roasting techniques

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

ATTICUS LINE COOKJob Summary

Line Cooks at Atticus prepare food using recipes and menu items created by the kitchen lead and helps keep the kitchen running smoothly.The line cook must have the ability to work independently with excellent time management and communication skills. Line cooks at Atticus prepare food made to order using a flat top, range, and oven.Atticus is a high volume,fast pacedenvironment with a high standardforour ingredients and food served to our customers. It is the line cooks job to presentthese ingredientsin thebest way using proper cooking technique and care in both cooking and plating.Some ofkeyduties and responsibilities includebut are not limited to:

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

TheAtticus linecook is expected to work part of their shift working in the service kitchen, part of their shift preparing the kitchen for service, part sanitation, and assisting your co-workers. This position requires dependability, physical activity, a sense of urgency, and the ability to perform multiple duties within the store. Our store is open daily, which requires morning, evening, weekend, and holiday availability.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prep Cooks perform various food preparation, cooking and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons. Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations

• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking menu items

• Cooking short order food from start to finish based on guidelines of the kitchen lead

• Working withcashiers and runnersto ensure that orders are completed according to requestsandin atimely manner

• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts

• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

• Restocking their station with prepped items for the following shift

• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves

• Accurately follow a recipe

• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen

• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply

• Practices safe food handling and sanitation

• Possess excellent work ethic skills and have the ability to move at a fast pace.

PREP COOK PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BasicKnifeSkills

• Competencyof core cookingtechniquesincluding but not limited to deep frying, sautéing, baking, roasting

• Ability to expedite orders quickly and accurately

• Detail Orientated

• Have a positive can-do attitude

• Professionalism in appearance as well as demeanor

• Friendly personality

• Ability to work in stressful, fast-paced environment.

• Strong team working and communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.

• Ability to stand 90% of the time

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in stressful, fast-paced environment.

AVAILABILITY

• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO:

• shift supervisor, kitchen lead