Line Cook

Thrive Restaurant Group Career Center; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our HomeGrown restaurant. You will handle assigned prep work and cook’s station, maintain high standards for presentation, quality and timing, and work cross-trained in all kitchen roles.

You will learn recipes and specifications, follow sanitation guidelines, and contribute to a fun family atmosphere that values kindness and community. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Able to place items on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Able to use knives and food prep equipment.
• Mobility required throughout the shift.
• Transports up to 50 lb cases up to 20 times daily.
• Responds to emergencies to ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items per HomeGrown recipes, presentation and specs.
• Complete assigned prep work.
• Set up workstation per station diagram.
• Maintain sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
• Clean and sanitize work area before, during and after shift.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning projects.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reading & Writing

Verbal communication

Knife handling

Mobility

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Tools

Slicing equipment

Knives

Food prep equipment

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.

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 don’t 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. 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 HomeGrown’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.