La Mansion | Outlet Cook 2

Clear Destination Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a Line Cook 2 to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare items to spec, work the hot and cold lines, and maintain organization to meet service timelines.

Ideal applicants have 2+ years of culinary experience, basic knife skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A culinary degree or formal training is strongly preferred, with adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Basic mathematical skills, weights and measures.
• Must obtain or have Food Handlers certification.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and company specs with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Work on hot/cold line and execute menu items within required timelines.
• Stay organized with prep sheets and station guides and manage timelines for service.
• Operate culinary equipment safely and correctly.
• Present plates that meet specifications.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Maintain positive, professional attitude during peak times.
• Attend required department meetings and trainings.
• Complete other duties assigned by management.
• Work on a restaurant Line and handle knife skills and vegetable cuts.

Skills

Culinary experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Knife skills

Vegetable cuts

Math / weights & measures

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Pressure tolerance

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Job description

Line Cook 2

Overview:

The position of Line Cook 2 ensures that all food is prepared in a timely manner and made according to the menu specifications. Works and communicates effectively with all other kitchen personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• Ability to stay organized with prep sheets and station guides with an emphasis on managing their own timeline to get ready for service.
• A proper understanding of how to use all culinary equipment properly and safely.
• The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
• Ability to communicate with other team members.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Attend required monthly department meetings and company training.
• Complete other duties assigned by management.
• Ability to work a restaurant Line.
• Basic knowledge of knife skills and the different vegetable cuts

Qualifications:

• Required to have at least 2 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Must be able to work efficiently without needing immediate supervision from management and work well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures.
• Able to follow recipes.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers - or obtain upon hire.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.