Heart of House - Cook

Twin Peaks Restaurants; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Peaks Restaurants in Algonquin, IL is hiring a Heart of House Line Cook to prepare best in class food for every guest. The role emphasizes 100% food quality, sanitation and safety.

You will work multiple stations, follow prep and line build recipes, and maintain clean, organized stations while acting as a reliable team member.

Starting pay is $17.50 per hour, based on experience, with opportunities to grow through training and adherence to Twin Peaks standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Line Cook.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to work multiple stations.
• Must uphold sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to uniform standards and prep/line recipes.
• Check quality of ingredients and maintain station cleanliness.
• Maintain organized stations and equipment.
• Ensure safety and sanitation requirements are followed.
• Work effectively as part of a team and follow supervision.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Sanitation standards

English communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Wages start at $17 and is based upon experience

Must be passionate about great looking and tasting food

Must be able to mutlitask and work well with others

Must be willing and able to work multiple stations and tasks

Must have a passion for high results and sanitation

Pay Rate: $17.50

TWIN PEAKS JOB DESCRIPTION: HEART OF HOUSE LINE COOK

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This job requires the Twin Peaks Heart of House Line Cook to prepare best in class food to every Twin Peaks guest. Each HOH team member is defined by extreme standards & discipline that produce 100% Food Quality, Sanitation & Safety.

THE UNIFORM

• Clean TP black hat facing forward at all times. Brim never bent.
• Hair must be kept clean. All hair must be kept underneath the TP hat.
• Clean shaven. Beards & mustaches are allowed, but must be maintained.
• Fingernails must be kept trimmed.
• Jewelry is not allowed to be worn in ears, face, around the neck or wrists.
• Head phones or ear buds are not to be worn.
• Clean non-faded/wrinkled TP kitchen shirt tucked in.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of a Twin Peaks Hear of House Line Cook include, but are not limited to:

• Adhering to uniform standards
• Adhering to prep and line build recipes
• Check quality of ingredients
• Maintain clean and organized stations and equipment
• Ensure HOH Standards, Safety and Sanitation requirements are followed at all times
• Ability to work as a team
• Train using tablets or computer
• Any other duty/responsibility that management may deem necessary

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Proven experience as a Line Cook.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate in English. Must be able understand the prep recipes and line build procedures.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must attend orientation and agree to policies and procedures as outlined in the Twin Peaks HOH training. Must attend and successfully complete the HOH training program prior to working a shift without supervision. Must successfully attend and complete any and all other required training in compliance with local and state regulations, such as food and/or alcohol service certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

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Revised March 22, 2016

TWIN PEAKS JOB DESCRIPTION: HEART OF HOUSE LINE COOK

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CONTINUED)

While performing the duties of this role, the line cook is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or carry objects, product, or controls; and talk or hear. The line cook is required to reach with hands and arms. The line cook must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. While performing the duties of this role, the line cook is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles from the kitchen. Line cooks are also occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions when in the dish area or walk-in cooler. Additionally, line cooks may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals when cleaning. Some Twin Peaks have smoking sections for guests and therefore line cooks may be exposed to cigarette or cigar smoke.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR RECEIPT OF JOB DESCRIPTION

I expressly acknowledge and affirm that I do not find my job duties, uniform requirements or work environment to be offensive, intimidating, hostile, or unwelcome. I also acknowledge that I have received a copy of this Written Job Description.

I acknowledge that Twin Peaks maintains policies expressly restricting harassment, fraternization, and drug and alcohol abuse. I understand completely and agree to abide by each of these policies.

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