LINE COOK

TS RESTAURANTS GROUP; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Meal Program

Food discounts

Referral Program

Scholarship Program

Holiday Party

Legacy of Aloha Scholarship Program

Job summary

Dukes Kona - Kailua Kona, HI 96740 is seeking a Prep Cook to join the team. Provide high quality service and prepare station items according to recipes and tickets, ensuring safety and cleanliness.

The role requires following allergy protocols and coordinating with the culinary team to maintain smooth kitchen operations. Hourly pay ranges from $22.00 to $24.00, with comprehensive benefits including insurance options, PTO, meal program, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Guest Oriented - Ability to consider guest needs when performing duties.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Safety - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety as well as safely operate and handle all required equipment, appliances, and tools. Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication - Ability to communicate by speaking, effectively and clearly with guests, coworkers, and management. Ability to actively listen and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Response to direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal; understand the importance of teamwork with both other bussers and the rest of the staff.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Neat and well groomed.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand recipes and POS generated tickets.
• Cut foods as specified by recipe.
• Weigh, measure, and prepare foods according to recipe specifications using station checklists.
• Prepare meats, vegetables, batters, sauces, and mixes according to recipes for use at station.
• Bake or cook certain food items according to guest order and recipes.
• Follow T S protocol for all noted guest allergies.
• Clean and sanitized all parts of the assigned station throughout each shift as required and specified in the daily checklist.
• Assist others as needed.
• Restock or breakdown assigned station before next meal period depending on shift.
• Communicate pertinent and required information to next meal period’s Line Cooks
• Communicate food and equipment shortages to Culinary Team Leader, Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, or Chef.
• Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Work in a safe manner and report any safety concerns; personal, employee or guest injury.
• Follow food safety program guidelines of handwashing, bare hands, hygiene and health.

Skills

Guest Oriented

Working Under Pressure

Safety

Active Listening

Communication

Teamwork

Detail Oriented

Education

Six months Prep Cook experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dukes Kona - Kailua Kona, HI 96740, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly, JOIN OUR OPENING TEAM!

T S Restaurants is preparing to open Duke's Kona this December. This is a chance to build something special, rooted in aloha, teamwork, and genuine hospitality.

T S Restaurant employees are required to apply our values in every aspect of their position: ‘Ohana, Continuous Improvement, Serving our Communities, Pride in our Employees, and Fun!

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for qualifying employees
• Free access to counseling and well being coaching through Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Pay - Time and a half for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Meal Program with FREE Fresh cooked meals during each shift
• 50% Food and Beverage discount at all T S Restaurants
• Referral Program
• Anniversary of Employment Gift Program
• Rewards and Recognition program (quarterly awards, safe-work practice incentives, and more!)
• Holiday Party
• Legacy of Aloha Scholarship Program

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide the highest level of quality and service for our guests. Prepare and cook food items for station assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read and understand recipes and POS generated tickets.
• Cut foods as specified by recipe.
• Weigh, measure, and prepare foods according to recipe specifications using station checklists..
• Prepare meats, vegetables, batters, sauces, and mixes according to recipes for use at station.
• Bake or cook certain food items according to guest order and recipes.
• Follow T S protocol for all noted guest allergies.
• Clean and sanitized all parts of the assigned station throughout each shift as required and specified in the daily checklist.
• Assist others as needed.
• Restock or breakdown assigned station before next meal period depending on shift.
• Communicate pertinent and required information to next meal period’s Line Cooks
• Communicate food and equipment shortages to Culinary Team Leader, Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, or Chef.
• Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Work in a safe manner and report any safety concerns; personal, employee or guest injury.
• Follow food safety program guidelines of handwashing, bare hands, hygiene and health.

Qualifications:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Guest Oriented - Ability to consider guest needs when performing duties.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Safety - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety as well as safely operate and handle all required equipment, appliances, and tools. Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication - Ability to communicate by speaking, effectively and clearly with guests, coworkers, and management. Ability to actively listen and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Response to direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal; understand the importance of teamwork with both other bussers and the rest of the staff.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Neat and well groomed.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience: Six months Prep Cook experience within a T S Restaurant or minimum 1 year external Line Cook experience.

Required Equipment: Knife’s will be provided but individuals may use their own set.

Certificates & Licenses: Must take and pass all training tests 90% or higher.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Occasionally - up to 33% of the time; Frequently - from 34% - 66% of the time; Constantly- more than 66% of the time)

• Stand Constantly Squat or Kneel Occasionally
• Walk Constantly Bend Frequently
• Use hands / fingers Constantly Lift/carry 11-25 lbs Constantly
• Reach Outward Constantly Lift carry 26-50lbs Frequently
• Reach above shoulder Frequently Push/pull 10-25lbs Constantly
• Climb Occasionally Push/pull 26-50lbs Frequently
• Sense of Sound (Hear verbal requests by guests, coworkers, and managers)
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Smell, Taste, Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Non Slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 20lbs, safety glove when using knife)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types. Can become crowded, hot, and high-pressure.