Line cook

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Ashland, Oregon, is seeking a culinary professional to oversee food preparation and manage back-of-house staff. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen and culinary education. Key responsibilities include menu costing, staff training, and ensuring high food quality standards. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. A current Food Handlers card is required.

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in the culinary arts.
• Maintain a current Food Handlers card.
• Ability to interact positively with others.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of food preparation.
• Supervise and train BOH staff.
• Order food products and kitchen supplies.
• Assist in managing food and labor costs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary education or experience

Job description

Duties will include but not be limited to: overseeing production of all food preparation, supervising and training of BOH staff, adhering to and enforcing portioning guidelines, ordering food product and kitchen supplies. Work with the management team on menu and recipe costing and development, scheduling, input on employee performance, assisting in the management of food and labor cost, assisting in taking and extending the monthly inventory. Oversee service and execution of menu items are timely and at or above standard.

Requirements of the Job:

• Interest in pursuing a career in the culinary arts
• Previous management or supervisory experience in high volume kitchen
• Previous culinary experience or education required
• Ability to supervise others in a positive and professional manner
• Maintain a current Food Handlers card
• Ability to interact positively with other employees, vendors, departments, customers, and guests
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work efficiently & multi-task while meeting deadlines in a sometimes stressful environment
• Flexible schedule required including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work the hours necessary to complete the job
• Working knowledge of all company policies and procedures

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to accurately track on-hands & complete ordering
• Ability to maintain and update order & prep pars from on-hands
• Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary
• Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
• Ability to remain calm and focused and provide excellent food products in a high volume environment
• Strict adherence to deadlines, product quality, recipes, and food specs
• Ability to maintain and update order & prep pars from on-hands
• Follow strict adherence to deadlines and product quality
• Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking and standing
• Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping
• Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, chopping and use of kitchen equipment as well as work with and around sharp objects, including knives & slicers
• Work in & around a hot kitchen and various heat sources
• Ability to communicate clearly and be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
• Work around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, and hot-oil fryers
• Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing

Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force.