Line Cook

HomeGrown Kitchen; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Leawood, KS is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-oriented restaurant. You will handle assigned prep, maintain high standards for food presentation, quality, and cook times, and work across kitchen departments.

You will learn and follow HomeGrown recipes and specifications, cross-training in all kitchen roles, while upholding sanitary practices and safety. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food prep tools.
• Mobility required during the entire shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes, plate presentations and specifications.
• Complete all assigned prep work.
• Set up workstation according to station diagram.
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift.
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reading and writing

Verbal communication

Mobility

Knife skills

Manual dexterity

Tools

Knives

Slicing equipment

Food prep equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company thats been in business for over 50 years, and were 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.

HomeGrown debuted in 2017 and was created on the belief that if we could help people start their day with kindness, they would carry that kindness forward to others they meet during the day. We dont do this alone, we partner with many local producers who share their gifts and expertise to create community at every table. Our guiding value is Cultivating Kindness.

Title: Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member)

Invitation: To love people by serving up great tasting and great looking food. Youll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cooks station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation, product quality and cook times. Youll 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 HomeGrowns 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 youll 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.

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