Line Cook

ApplicantPool; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ApplicantPool in Bardstown, KY is seeking a dedicated back-of-house cook to prepare soups, salads, and sauces, plate items, and assist the head chef in a fast-paced scratch kitchen.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, has prior food service experience, understands health and safety regulations, and demonstrates strong communication and teamwork to ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience in related food service positions is required.
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential; teamwork is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepares soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the head chef.
• Plates and garnishes meal items as directed by the head chef.
• Cooks menu items following instruction by the head chef.
• Attends pre-shift meetings to review service, VIPs, and specials.
• Keeps cooking stations stocked with ingredients and equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects cooking stations and surfaces before and after shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food health and safety

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Back-of-house staff is friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and works in a professional manner resulting in a very high level of guest satisfaction. Creating and serving modern comfort food in a scratch kitchen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the head chef.
• Plates and garnishes meal items following the instructions provided by the head chef.
• Cooks menu items following instruction provided by the head chef.
• Attends pre-shift meeting to review/communicate information regarding service, VIPs, and Specials.
• Ensures that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Ensures that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in related food service positions required.
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Proficiency in a fast-paced environment.

FREE TO BE, INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to communicate with others; listen; remain in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; walk; use hands to grasp, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates exclusively in an indoor restaurant environment with controlled temperatures.