Blu - Line Cook

Blucrabhouse; Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Un restaurant dynamique à Ocean City, Maryland, recherche un chef de ligne passionné pour rejoindre son équipe. Le candidat idéal doit avoir de l’expérience dans un environnement de cuisine à fort volume, une connaissance approfondie des normes de santé et de sécurité alimentaire, et des compétences en communication et en leadership. Offrant une ambiance familiale et conviviale, cette opportunité permet de travailler à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur dans des conditions estivales variées.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum de 2 ans d'expérience dans un établissement à fort volume.
• Certificat de manipulation des aliments requis.
• Connaissance des réglementations sur la santé et la sécurité alimentaire.

Responsibilities

• Préparer les ingrédients des repas, y compris fruits, légumes, et viandes.
• Superviser le travail des cuisiniers pour s'assurer que toutes les tâches sont terminées à temps.
• S'assurer que toutes les stations de cuisson sont correctement approvisionnées et nettoyées.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisation

Gestion du temps

Travail d'équipe

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's or associate's degree in culinary arts

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts

Summary of Position:
To be successful as a lead line cook, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional lead line cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Work Environment:
We are a fun, fast paced restaurant. We pride ourselves in providing an authentic Ocean City dining experience featuring sand and palm trees in our outdoor dining area and a cool and relaxed space indoors. The Taustin family has been operating businesses in Ocean City for over 80 years, giving its customers and employees a family-oriented atmosphere. Due to most of our venue being a outdoor, cooks are expected to work in summer beach temperatures and are exposed to all the elements mother nature has to offer. You may be expected to regularly navigate the stairs when completing tasks relevant to your position. The kitchen is fast paced, noisy, and hot at times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
• Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the head cook.
• Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the head cook.
• Supervising the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
• Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
• Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's or associate's degree in culinary arts is advantageous or industry experience
• Proven cooking experience.
• A food handler's license.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years cooking in a high-volume establishment.

Physical Demands:

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver items/boxes of up to 50lbs independently

Computer/Technology Skills:

• None required.

Language/Communication Skills:

• Must have strong communication skills, positive attitude, and a personable demeanor.
• Must be very organized, pay attention to detail, multitask, and have strong observational skills.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Follows directions and instructions