Cook

Torsap Thai Kitchen

Fairfield (CT)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

1 Meal per shift

25% discount on Food & Beverage

Job summary

The Line Cook at Torsap Thai Kitchen in Fairfield, CT plays a critical role in delivering high-quality Thai dishes. You will set up stations, follow the chef’s specifications, prepare ingredients, and work with the kitchen team to ensure timely, accurately plated dishes.

We value teamwork, speed, attention to sanitation, and a positive attitude. Availability on weekends and holidays is expected; previous line cook experience is not required, as training is provided.

Qualifications

Leadership and teamwork abilities are essential.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.
Proactive and highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Equipment, tools and general facilities management.
Merchandise and finished products handling.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Proactivity

Mathematical skills

Oral and written expression

Effective communication

Tolerance and initiative

High organizational sense

Visual and auditory acuity

Sense of urgency

Job description

Cook

The Line Cook plays an essential role in food preparation and presentation in the kitchen. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that orders are prepared accurately and timely, while maintaining the established quality and presentation standards. Working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with other kitchen team members is crucial for success in this role.

The Line Cook must:

Prepare food following the exact specifications of the chef and set up stations for the menu, including:
Organizing and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
Preparing food for service (e.g., cutting vegetables and meat, preparing sauces)
Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
Responding, reporting, and following instructions from the executive chef or sous chef
Cleaning the station and handling leftover food
Properly storing inventory
Ensuring that food is served simultaneously, promptly, and of high quality
Complying with nutritional and sanitary regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Expectations

Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
Precision and speed in executing assigned tasks.
Familiarity with industry best practices.
Enjoy working in a team, effective communication, and understanding that the entire restaurant is your responsibility, not just your area.
Possess a positive attitude with a focus on problem-solving, openness to change, and willingness to receive feedback, which is essential in our company.
Adapt your work style to our system and be open to changes and new processes.

We love sharing who we are on social media, so we would greatly appreciate your participation by liking all our platforms and sharing posts to help accelerate their reach.

We strongly believe in the process of continuous improvement, which is why all team members are evaluated monthly to identify areas for growth and to keep progressing.

We would be delighted if our shared ideology of the experience and service we provide in Puerto Vallarta resonated with you, and that you become a part of our team.

VALUES

Friendliness
Punctuality
Responsibility
Ethics
Discretion
Reliability
Honesty
Respect

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Leadership
Creativity
Proactivity
Mathematical skills
Oral and written expression
Effective communication
(Internal: Colleagues, assistants, managers, and kitchen. External: Customers)
Tolerance and initiative
High organizational sense
Visual and auditory acuity
Sense of urgency

MENTAL CAPACITY

Working under pressure
Concentration - most errors occur when the restaurant is quiet.
Judgment and control
Using your judgment for decision-making. (Common sense prevails over all rules.)

PHYSICAL CAPACITY

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Able to hold and maneuver trays with food and beverages.

KNOWLEDGE

Food and Beverage Sanitation and Hygiene

RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment, Tools, and General Facilities
Merchandise and Finished Products

SCHEDULE

Availability to work weekends and holidays.

BENEFITS

1 Meal per shift (Not applicable for to-go orders)
25% discount on Food and Beverage at all our Puerto Vallarta restaurants.

EXPERIENCE

No prior experience required.

UNIFORM

Dress pants or slacks
T-shirt or chef's coat
Closed, non-slip shoes
Hairnet
Chef's hat or cap

Cocinero

El Cocinero de Línea desempeña un papel esencial en la preparación y presentación de platos en la cocina. Su responsabilidad principal es garantizar que los pedidos sean preparados con precisión y en el tiempo adecuado, manteniendo la calidad y los estándares de presentación establecidos. Trabajar en un entorno de ritmo rápido y colaborar con otros miembros del equipo de cocina es esencial para el éxito en este puesto.

El Cocinero debe de:

Preparar comida siguiendo las especificaciones exactas del chef y organizar las estaciones para el menú, Encargándose de:
Organizar y aprovisionar las estaciones con todos los productos necesarios
Preparar comida para el servicio (p. ej. cortar verduras y carne o preparar salsas)
Cocinar productos del menú en cooperación con el resto del personal de cocina
Responder, informar y seguir las instrucciones del chef ejecutivo o sous chef
Limpiar la estación y encargarse de la comida sobrante
Almacenar el inventario de forma adecuada
Garantizar que la comida salga simultáneamente, de forma oportuna y que sea de alta calidad
Cumplir las normativas nutricionales y sanitarias y los estándares de seguridad
Mantener un enfoque positivo y profesional con los compañeros de trabajo y los clientes

Que esperamos de usted

Conocimiento de diversos métodos, ingredientes, equipos y procedimientos de cocina.
Precisión y velocidad para ejecutar las tareas asignadas
Familiaridad con las mejores prácticas del sector
Que disfrute, del trabajo en equipo, la comunicación efectiva y entienda que todo el restaurante es su responsabilidad, no solo su área.
Tener una actitud positiva con enfoque en resolución de problemas de todo tipo, estar abierto al cambio y con disposición para recibir retroalimentación, es indispensable en nuestra empresa.
Adaptar su estilo de trabajo a nuestro sistema y que tenga apertura a los cambios y nuevos procesos.

Nos encanta transmitir quienes somos en redes sociales por lo cual nos encantaría que formaras parte y nos ayudes con un like a todas nuestras plataformas y compartas los post que necesitemos acelerar su difusión.

Creemos firmemente en el proceso de mejora continua, por lo cual todos los colaboradores son evaluados mes con mes para detectar sus áreas de oportunidad y poder seguir avanzando. .

Nos encantaría que coincidiéramos en la ideología de la experiencia y servicio que otorgamos en Puerto Vallarta y formes parte de nuestro equipo.

Requerimientos

VALORES

Amable
Puntual
Responsable
Con alto sentido de ética
Discreto & Confiable
Honesto
Atento
Respetuoso

HABILIDADES Y DESTREZAS

Liderazgo
Creatividad
Proactividad
Habilidad matemática
Expresión oral y escrita
Comunicación efectiva.
(Interna: Compañeros, ayudantes, gerente y cocina. Externa: Clientes)
Tolerancia e iniciativa
Alto sentido de organización
Agudeza visual y auditiva
Sentido de urgencia.

CAPACIDAD MENTAL

Trabajar bajo presión
Concentración. La mayor cantidad de errores pasan cuando esta solo el restaurante.
Juicio y control
Criterio propio para la toma de decisiones. (El sentido común reina sobre toda regla.)

CAPACIDAD FISICA