Lead Line Cook

Emmett's Brewing Company; Town of Palatine (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Emmett's Brewing Company in Town of Palatine, NY, seeks a Lead Line Cook to oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to uphold the restaurant’s standards. You’ll work closely with the kitchen team to ensure each plate meets quality expectations and maintains cost controls.

The role requires reliability in following recipes and customer requests, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and strong communication and multitasking skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Must cook to recipes and guest requests.
• Available for flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Experience with kitchen tools and sharp knives.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to multitask under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Comfortable in tight spaces with varying temperatures and noise.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand long hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Maintain portion control and cost-efficient prep.
• Report food quality or service delays promptly.
• Monitor inventory and communicate low stock to management.
• Ensure all dishes from station meet quality expectations.
• Follow procedures for allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and equipment sanitation.
• Collaborate with kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships.
• Undertake additional tasks to support kitchen operations.

Skills

Consistency in recipes

Flexible shifts

Knife handling safety

Clear communication

Multitasking under pressure

Stamina and mobility

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

Position Overview

The Lead Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen staff, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the restaurant's standards.

Key Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant's quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.