Gaucho Chef

Fogo de Chão; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fogo de Chão in Buford, GA is seeking a Gaucho Chef to prepare and cook traditional churrasco beef and other meats, season and grill to guests’ requests, and present dishes in Gaucho style. You will maintain the grill area and assist with opening/closing duties.

Weekend and holiday availability is required. Full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and access to a voluntary benefits package, including pet insurance

Qualifications

• Prepare and cook beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian churrasco recipes.
• Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and guests’ requests.
• Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian gaucho.
• Answer guests’ questions concerning churrasco-style food and convey gaucho culture.
• Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
• Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.
• Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook beef and other meats according to churrasco recipes.
• Season and grill to guests’ requests and maintain quality.
• Portion and present dishes in gaucho style.
• Maintain grill area cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Gaucho cooking

Culinary skills

Food safety

Tools

Grill equipment

Job description

At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities.We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words, it’s how we do things every day.Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:Gaucho ChefEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian “churrasco” recipes.Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and to guests’ specific requests.Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian “gaucho.”Answer guests’ questions concerning “churrasco”-style food and represent and convey Brazilian “gaucho” culture and demeanor.Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.Requirements:Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.Must be able to work weekends and holidays.Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer