Cook - Guy Fieri's Smokehouse

Fourth Street Live!; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy Fieri's Smokehouse Louisville is hiring a Cook to join the Fourth Street Live kitchen.

You will prepare and cook orders, minimize waste, maintain sanitation, restock as needed, and work as part of a team; one year experience on a fast-paced line is required; culinary certification is preferred; nights, weekends or holidays may be required.

This role supports guest service and kitchen operations in a high-energy setting.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience cooking on a fast paced kitchen line.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control and presentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reading and writing abilities for recipes and inventory.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food service permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items and assist in receiving and inventory.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Keep work area clean and organized; report unsafe equipment.
• May assist with ware washing or other kitchen duties.
• Promote teamwork and quality service; interact with guests when needed.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Recipe following

Portion control

Presentation

Communication skills

Reading & Writing

Mathematics basics

Alcohol awareness

Education

Culinary certified training preferred

Job description

Guy Fieri's Smokehouse Louisville
434 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Description

Award winning chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality, Guy Fieri, brings his new dining concept, Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse, to Fourth Street Live!

Inducted into the American Royal BBQ Hall of Fame in 2012, Guy Fieri’s passion for BBQ is heavily influenced in this flagship location. The restaurant features 6,700 square feet of dining space, a 2,200 square foot outdoor patio, a large smoker custom made by Ole Hickory, and two bars.

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.

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