Lead Line Cook

West End Kitchen and Bar; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

West End Kitchen and Bar is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented line cook to join our busy restaurant team in the United States. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our clients.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of kitchen experience, good time management skills, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team. Flexible availability for nights and weekends is required, with competitive pay ranging from $20 to $24 hourly.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and high attention to detail.
• Experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Understanding of kitchen sanitation, safety, and food storage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean work stations per health and safety regulations.
• Prepare food orders by cooking items to order.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor when interacting with customers.

Skills

Time management

Cooking techniques

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED certification

Job description

Our busy restaurant is looking for a detail-oriented individual with exceptional time management abilities who is passionate about providing our clients with an exceptional dining experience. As our next line cook, you will be responsible for ensuring that every dish is cooked and presented following appropriate recipes, presentation standards, and with accuracy for the guest order. We need an experienced cook who is comfortable with a variety of cooking techniques such as poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking. Our ideal applicant is a team player who can successfully communicate with other kitchen staff to keep our restaurant running efficiently. If you have a friendly and energetic attitude with a passion for food, please apply today!

Responsibilities

• Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations
• Establish a system of food stations and stock them with all of the necessary ingredients for the shift
• Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
• Prepare food orders on the line by cooking items to order, grilling, broiling, sautéing and meet all presentation guidelines and follow standard recipes
• Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe and plating standards
• Set up and break down your station for service
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and organized at all times
• Work with the team to keep the service smooth and efficient
• Communicate clearly with the Sous Chef and team during service
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures
• Help with prep and side work as needed

Qualifications

• Possesses a strong work ethic and have high attention to detail
• We prefer some experience working in the food service industry
• Ability to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of kitchen experience preferred (but we’ll train the right person)
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Ability to stay calm and focused during busy services
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Flexible availability (nights, weekends, holidays)

Compensation: $20 - $24 hourly