Line Cook

Big Lake Brewing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Lake Brewing in Holland, Michigan is seeking a skilled culinary professional to prepare food and maintain kitchen operations. Candidates should have 2+ years of culinary experience and excel in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include organizing kitchen lines, ensuring food safety and sanitation, and maintaining an orderly workspace.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage inventory and work effectively as part of a team. Flexibility in scheduling is also required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ culinary experience required.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Stock and organize the line, responsible for assigned mise en place.
• Prepare all product for service according to prescribed specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Inventory assessment

Job description

Job description

Participate in the preparation of food in advance of service, stock stations, prepare foods to order during service and maintain the organization and sanitation of the kitchen. Maintain schedules, and ensure a smooth, efficient, happy kitchen operation and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Stock and organize the line, responsible for assigned mise en place
• Responsible for safety and sanitation of food and workspace
• Prepare all product for service according to prescribed specifications
• Follow policies and procedures of kitchen conduct
• Maintain organization of the coolers and ensure proper rotation and temp of product.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas
• Receive, rotate, and store stock in proper areas of the kitchen.
• Work the line during service.
• Cook all food to specifications, and recipe standards
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and sanitary work station.
• Wear the prescribed uniform in accordance with Company policy.
• Maintain a positive attitude and sense of teamwork at all times.
• Work with a sense of urgency at all times
• Communicate product needs and other issues to Kitchen Manager.
• Participate in weekly cleaning projects.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Clean the line and kitchen areas at close.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ culinary experience
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Excellent written, and oral communication skills
• Capable of conducting and assessing inventory
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Experience with delegating tasks and maintaining fast speed of service

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.