Cook Landshark Bar Grill Part Time

Margaritaville Lanier Islands; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Margaritaville Lanier Islands in Buford, Georgia is seeking a prep/line cook to ensure food preparation quality and safety. Responsibilities include cooking, maintaining cleanliness, and following company procedures. The ideal candidate has at least six months of experience in a high-volume restaurant and good communication skills. Availability for weekends and holidays is required. Join a dynamic kitchen team at this exciting location by applying today!

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of experience as a prep/line cook in a full-service restaurant.
• Health permit/food safety cards obtained before first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to specifications.
• Ensure station setup for guest safety and quality standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of cooking techniques

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Good judgment and decision making

Education

High school degree or GED preferred

Culinary degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for the preparation and/or cooking of food by following company-directed specifications and by performing the following duties:

Position Description

• Ensures all materials and supplies are available.
• Sets up station according to established guidelines and requirements to ensure guest safety.
• Ensures that all foods are prepared according to established recipes and plating guidelines, including product quality and cook time standards.
• Coordinates food orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery to each table.
• Executes designated preparation and/or line stations without support under normal conditions.
• Prepares food according to the sales forecast and business level.
• Meets special guest requests while providing same quality standards.
• Follows all company HACCP documentation and procedures throughout daily shifts.
• Maintains a clean appearance and work station and assists in overall kitchen cleanliness, including cleaning all station equipment (flat tops, grills, storage drawers, etc.) at the end of each shift.
• Maintains safety standards while using knives and other food preparation equipment.
• Restocks and/or breaks down work station at the conclusion of the shift.
• Stocks all stations as directed and cleans/closes all stations as directed.
• Assists management in training new Staff Members within their department when applicable.
• Cross-trains on all line, prep, and dish stations and assists those co-workers when needed to meet guest satisfaction.
• Maintains high-level of knowledge regarding the company’s products and happenings.
• Notifies manager/supervisor of low inventory and recommends new inventory; communicates opportunities and concerns.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned or determined by chefs, management or supervisors and moves with a sense of urgency.
• Understands and utilizes all safety and sanitation practices as defined in the safety program and reports any accidents to management.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures as established in the Staff Member Handbook.

Skills / Experience

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Six months to one year minimum as a prep/line cook in a full-service, high volume restaurant required; must have knowledge of the cooking techniques utilized in the scope of the prep/line position applying for; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interact professionally with other departments and outside contacts.
• Ability to complete a heavy workload and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and decision making abilities.

Educational Requirements

• High school degree or GED preferred
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
• Health permit/food safety cards and alcohol awareness certification; staff member is required to obtain cards individually and provide proof of possession prior to first day of employment in states required by law

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced, high energy, and physically demanding environment.
• Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally, from position to position.
• Feeling or grasping objects of different size and shape.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching in narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Will be required to use physical capabilities including climbing and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.
• Must be able to carry loads greater than 35 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with our guests in the primary language of the restaurant, specific to location. (Primarily English)
• Hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment
• Exposed to weather conditions and prevalent temperature changes.
• Subject to moderate to high ambient noise levels.
• Frequently required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans, burns, slipping and tripping.
• Frequently required to wash hands and/or wear gloves.
• Language Skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and guests.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas or instructions by the spoken word.
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Weekend and Holiday Availability Required

Weekend and Holiday availability required.