Line Cook

Thrive Restaurant Group; Grand Island (NE); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to prepare menu items according to recipes, maintain quality, and work across kitchen stations. You’ll learn recipes, timings, and presentation while supporting the team in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow safety and sanitation standards, set up your workstation, and assist with daily and weekly cleaning tasks; cross-training in all kitchen departments is included in this role.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate verbally.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other prep tools.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Able to transport cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Respond to emergencies to avoid imminent danger.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and specifications.
• Complete assigned prep work and set up workstation.
• Maintain high standards for product presentation and quality.
• Cross-train in all kitchen department roles.
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times.

Skills

Positive attitude

Desire to learn

Reading/Write/Verbal

Knife handling

Mobility

Lift up to 25 lbs

Emergency response

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

We started Carlos O’Kelly’s in 1981, and since then have been serving up Mex From Scratch, oven-baked dishes becoming known for our legendary margarita’s, house-made chips and famous queso and salsa. Here, the spirit of generosity and the flavor of celebration is shared by all who gather around the table. Our guiding value is “Pouring out Generosity”.

Title: Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member)

To love people by serving up great tasting and great looking food. You’ll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook’s station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation, product quality and cook times. You’ll learn to prepare all menu items according to our recipes, and specifications and as a member of the Kitchen Team, you will work-in and be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

Specific Functions and Duties:

• Prepare menu items according to Carlos O’Kelly’s Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%).
• Complete all assigned prep work (15%).
• Set up workstation according to station diagram (15%).
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%).
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%).
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%).

Qualification Standards:

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow
• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.

Physical

There are physical demands that come with this role. To be successful in this role you’ll be regularly required to 1) navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests, 2) move and grasp items up to five pounds, 3) occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 4) bend and stoop. You must have adequate vision to be able to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen. To perform these essential functions, reasonable accommodations may be made if you have disabilities.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.