Lead Line Cook

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Life insurance

8 paid holidays

401k with employer match

Free parking

Free employee meals

Family & Friends discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham, NC is seeking a Lead Line Cook to manage station prep, presentation, and station organization on the restaurant line. This full-time role offers growth within a skilled culinary team.

The ideal candidate brings 2 years of line cook experience, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and strong English skills. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2 years of line cook experience; quality kitchen experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work amongst a large team.
• Lifting 20-40 pounds.
• Developed English skills.

Responsibilities

• Has thorough knowledge of preparing all items for every station and the ability to work every station as needed. Ensure consistency in all presentations and preparations according to recipes and portion size.
• Assign in detail, specific duties to all employees under supervision for efficient operation of Kitchen and ensure proper completion of checklists daily.
• Assist Restaurant Chef and Restaurant Sous Chef in preparation of sauces, soups, specials, and other food production.
• Responsible for ensuring sanitation levels are kept high, by all subordinates and yourself. Ensure proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products and adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Responsible for ensuring all stations are kept organized and are thoroughly set-up by service time daily by all subordinates and yourself.
• Assist Restaurant Chef and Restaurant Sous Chef in food quality control and management of staff.
• Preparation of vegetables, starches, garnishes, and sauces.
• Assist in training and ongoing mentoring of line cooks.

Skills

Line cook experience

English skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: JBD - Durham, NC 27708

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Are you looking for a career with room for growth and development? Join our skilled culinary team! The Lead Line Cook maintains the production and service of all stations on the restaurant line.

Responsibilities

• Has thorough knowledge of preparing all items for every station and the ability to work every station as needed. Ensure consistency in all presentations and preparations according to recipes and portion size.
• Assign in detail, specific duties to all employees under supervision for efficient operation of Kitchen and ensure proper completion of checklists daily.
• Assist Restaurant Chef and Restaurant Sous Chef in preparation of sauces, soups, specials, and other food production.
• Responsible for ensuring sanitation levels are kept high, by all subordinates and yourself. Ensure proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products and adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Responsible for ensuring all stations are kept organized and are thoroughly set-up by service time daily by all subordinates and yourself.
• Assist Restaurant Chef and Restaurant Sous Chef in food quality control and management of staff.
• Preparation of vegetables, starches, garnishes, and sauces.
• Assist in training and ongoing mentoring of line cooks.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Short term/Long term disability, Critical Illness and Accident Coverage and life insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401k with employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Free parking & complimentary employee meals
• Family & Friends Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of line cook or related experience. Quality kitchen experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work amongst a large team.
• Lifting 20-40 pounds
• Developed English Skills