Brio-Cook

Earl Enterprises; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and family-oriented restaurant as a Line Cook, where you will be part of a team that delivers exceptional Italian cuisine. This role emphasizes quality service, food preparation, and maintaining a clean work environment. You will learn and apply various cooking techniques while ensuring that every dish meets high standards of taste and presentation. If you are passionate about food and enjoy a fast-paced kitchen atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your culinary skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a culinary role preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Contribute to food cost management and inventory rotation.

Skills

Knowledge of menu items

Cooking techniques

Food safety and sanitation

Organization skills

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of culinary experience

Job description

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Description

When you walk into one of our restaurants, you are met with a warm smile and the promise of an amazing Italian meal! Our menu features fresh, prepared-to-order classic dishes from regional Italian recipes, and the ambiance mirrors that of a lively family gathering. The common ingredient that creates our comforting Guest environment is the wonderful family. Just like we nurture our dishes, we nurture our family members. We want YOU to be one of our key ingredients!

Job Description

A Line Cook is an hourly, non-exempt Family Member who reports directly to the Executive Chef. The Line Cook provides quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in designated outlets, in accordance with company standards. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Requirements

• Demonstrates and shares a solid knowledge of the menu, and ensures proper preparation of all food items to meet standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all menu items, recipes, and ingredients.
• Quickly learns new recipes, cooking techniques, and menu rollouts.
• Follows recipes to ensure consistency in food.
• Accurately answers guests' and family members' questions regarding the menu.
• Contributes to food cost management through attentive dating, labeling, and rotation of inventory.
• Follows prep sheet to ensure proper amounts and limits waste.
• Maintains complete knowledge of property layouts, table/seat/station numbers, proper table setups, room capacity, hours of operation, price ranges, and dress codes.
• Maintains complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation methods, cook time, major ingredients, quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, garnish, and plate presentation.
• Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration, and think clearly when providing service to multiple guests.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements throughout the work area.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Maintain and strictly abide by sanitation/health regulations and company standards.
• Meet with Chefs to review assignments, anticipated business levels, and other pertinent information.
• Inspect cleanliness and organization of line workstations; rectify deficiencies and maintain throughout the shift.

Additional Info

One to two years of experience and/or training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Details

• Industry: Food & Restaurant
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants