Line Cook

Tupelo Honey - Lenexa; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Start Wage

Industry-leading health care offerings

Wellness and Tuition Reimbursements

Accrual of Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Dental, and Disability benefits

Job summary

Tupelo Honey - Lenexa is seeking dedicated kitchen staff to execute management directives and prepare a variety of food items. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year experience in kitchen preparation, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and possess strong communication skills. A flexible schedule is essential to cover meal periods. The company offers competitive benefits including health care and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Execute all directives of management throughout all shifts.
• Prepare a variety of food items for cooking.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.

Skills

Kitchen preparation and cooking

Communication skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Schedule flexibility

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity and growth in your hospitality career? Look no further!

We feel passionate about offering a diverse array of benefits to meet our team members’ needs throughout every age and stage of employment.

HONEY POT BENEFITS

• Fair Start Wage
• Industry-leading employee and family health care offerings
• Wellness and Tuition Reimbursements
• Accrual of Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Dental, and Disability benefit options
• Fast-growth company with advancement opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute all directives of management throughout all shifts.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for having a working knowledge of all our recipes.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Open and close the kitchen properly and follow the checklists for kitchen stations. Assist others in opening and closing the kitchen. Clean station and get checked out by a manager before clocking out.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous restaurant experience preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

REQUIREMENTS

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Must have schedule flexibility to cover all meal periods as needed.
• Must be able to move and process information quickly.