Cook - Blue Moon TapHouse

Xfinity Live!; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Moon TapHouse in Norfolk, VA seeks an experienced Cook to handle daily kitchen duties in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare and cook orders, manage inventory, and help maintain sanitation and safety standards in coordination with supervisors.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of line cooking experience, culinary certification preferred, and strong communication skills to work with team members and occasionally guests. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Good communication with cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading/writing abilities for recipes, scheduling, and inventory.
• Math skills including percentages, quantities and variances.
• Alcohol awareness certification/food handler card as required by local/state rules.
• May need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area per Health Board standards.
• Keep work area clean, neat, and organized (reach-ins, walk-ins, counters).
• Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washing or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service; may interact with guests occasionally.

Skills

Fast-paced cooking

Food preparation

Inventory awareness

Food safety

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Blue Moon TapHouse
333 Waterside Dr
Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Description

Blue Moon TapHouse was born from the creative inspiration of bringing craftsmanship to life. The menu marries the art of cooking with the art of beer in an open kitchen. The Tavern features live music and authentic art by local artists. The TapHouse boasts 22,550 square footage and connects Waterside Drive to the Elizabeth River waterfront in the heart of downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

Cook Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time

Cook Qualifications

• At least on year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.

Compensation: The compensation for this position ranges from $16-$22.50 per hour, depending on experience.

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