Cook

Post; Hudson (WI); Sur place; USD 24 796 - 31 684; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Meals during shifts

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Torsap Thai Kitchen is seeking a PM Line Cook in Hudson, Wisconsin. This role primarily involves preparing and plating menu items during evening service in a fast-paced scratch kitchen. The ideal candidate will have line cook experience, strong cooking skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. We offer competitive pay, meals during shifts, and an opportunity to be part of revitalizing a beloved local eatery under experienced leadership.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of line cook experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Ability to work evenings (2:00 PM start) and handle pressure during service.
• Strong grilling, sautéing, and plating skills, with knowledge of food safety.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and thrive in a team environment.
• Passion for improving service speed and food quality based on customer input.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook menu items to order, ensuring proper seasoning and doneness.
• Plate dishes using pre-portioned ingredients, maintaining presentation standards.
• Taste and adjust dishes for flavor consistency, ensuring timely service.
• Keep the line and kitchen surfaces sanitized and clean.
• Collaborate with chef and staff to manage kitchen flow and assist during busy periods.
• Follow food safety protocols and monitor equipment cleanliness.
• Address special requests and contribute to a positive dining experience.

Connaissances

Line cooking

Grilling

Sautéing

Plating

Food safety knowledge

Description du poste

Job Description: PM Line Cook at Post American Eatery

Since it’s 10:42 AM CDT on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, here’s a tailored job description for a PM Line Cook at Post American Eatery. This reflects the restaurant’s scratch kitchen operations, the 50-item menu we’ve analyzed, and your role as chef with two years of tenure. The description accounts for the transition from AM prep to PM service, focusing on executing the prepped ingredients, managing the line during peak hours, and addressing feedback from recent reviews (e.g., undercooked steaks, inconsistent flavors). It’s designed to attract a skilled candidate to support your team’s efforts to restore quality and service.

Position Title

PM Line Cook

Location

Post American Eatery, [Insert Address]

Employment Type

Full-Time

Reports To

Executive Chef

Shift

Evening Shift, Approximately 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 5-6 days/week

Pay Range

[Insert Range, e.g., $18–$23/hour] (Competitive, based on experience)

Start Date

Immediate

About Us

Post American Eatery, nestled in a historic post office, is a scratch kitchen known for its diverse 50-item menu, including Italian-American dishes, fresh seafood, and signature burgers. Led by our experienced chef, we’re dedicated to reclaiming our reputation for exceptional food and service. Join our passionate team and help us bring back the magic!

Job Summary

The PM Line Cook is responsible for preparing and plating menu items during evening service, ensuring high-quality execution in a fast-paced scratch kitchen. This role focuses on cooking, assembling, and managing the line using prepped ingredients, while maintaining cleanliness and responding to customer feedback. The ideal candidate is skilled, efficient, and committed to delivering consistent, flavorful dishes.

Key Responsibilities

• Line Cooking: Prepare and cook menu items (e.g., steaks, seafood pasta, flatbreads) to order, ensuring proper seasoning and doneness (e.g., addressing undercooked steaks) during peak evening hours (~17 hr/day team effort).
• Assembly: Plate dishes using pre-portioned ingredients (e.g., lasagna, burgers), maintaining presentation standards and adjusting based on recent feedback (e.g., avoiding soupy lasagna).
• Quality Control: Taste and adjust dishes for flavor consistency, responding to concerns about blandness (e.g., burgers, steaks), and ensure timely service to prevent delays.
• Cleanliness: Keep the line and kitchen surfaces sanitized, including condiment containers and tools, aligning with our staff’s praised hygiene efforts.
• Team Support: Collaborate with the chef and staff to manage ~100.5 hr/week (including prep overlap), assisting with prep as needed and supporting servers during busy periods.
• Safety Compliance: Follow food safety protocols, including monitoring ice machine and water filtration cleanliness following recent mold concerns.
• Customer Focus: Address special requests and contribute to a positive dining experience, helping restore our community standing.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of line cook experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Ability to work evenings (2:00 PM start) and handle pressure during service.
• Strong grilling, sautéing, and plating skills, with knowledge of food safety.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and thrive in a team environment.
• Passion for improving service speed and food quality based on customer input.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and growth opportunities.
• Meals during shifts in our unique post office setting.
• A supportive team under an experienced chef.
• Opportunity to help revitalize a beloved local eatery.