Fry Cook

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a fry cook to uphold high quality and consistency in a team-driven kitchen. You will prepare menu items following portions, cooking methods, and safety guidelines.

Requirements include 2+ years in kitchen prep and line cook, knife skills, basic food cost knowledge, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication with staff is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of kitchen prep and line cook experience.
• Basic knife handling skills.
• Understanding of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to read and understand basic cooking directions.
• Clear communication with managers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepare high-quality cuisine per portions, methods and standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work stations and equipment.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food levels at line stations.
• Assist in other prep tasks during off-peak periods as needed.
• Follow closing procedures and assist others in closing the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen prep

Knife skills

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

As a fry cook, you maintain high quality standards for each dish that is sent out. Consistency and perfection are the two things you strive for when delivering an unforgettable dining experience while working in a team-oriented environment.

What we will ask of you:

• Accurately and efficiently prepare the highest quality cuisine for our guests; compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products serves
• Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or maintaining
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement

Requirements for Success:

• A minimum 2 years’ experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Basic food cost knowledge
• Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.