Line Cook

Zany's; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discount card

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Daycare reimbursement

Job summary

Zany Graze in Lewiston, ID is seeking a motivated Line Cook to join our fast-paced, high-volume kitchen team. You will contribute to preparing quality dishes and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards in a busy service line.

The ideal candidate has strong work ethic, teamwork, and basic knife and prep skills; experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel is preferred but motivated, teachable applicants are welcome.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel
• Strong work ethic and commitment to uncompromising quality
• Team-oriented with a calm demeanor during time-sensitive tasks
• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment
• Proficiency in knife skills and fabrication of meat, vegetables, and sauces
• Ability to read, create, interpret and follow written recipes with precision
• Willingness to cross-train into other areas and Happy Day restaurants

Skills

Strong work ethic

Teachable attitude

Team player

Knife skills

Food prep & fabrication

Recipe adjustment

Time management

Punctuality

Job description

Zany's is currently seeking a motivated Line Cook to join our dynamic and professional culinary team. Happy Day employees are excited to come to work, to learn, and to produce the best experiences possible for our guests. This position requires a strong work ethic, problem-solving and time management skills, and an enthusiastic, teachable attitude.

Enjoy the benefits of working for a successful company, with comprehensive training, benefits to qualifying employees including a monthly meal discount card to all Happy Day locations, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, and daycare reimbursement, and being a partner to the community.

If you want a job in a fast-paced environment where you will develop your personal and professional skills and be a part of a community committed to excellence, this may be the job for you! Read through our qualifications below.

The ideal line cook candidate will have:

• Prior experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel that is culinary and hospitality driven
  • If you lack experience but are motivated and teachable, we would still love to talk to see if you are a good fit for our team!
• A strong work ethic and commitment to uncompromising quality
• A team-oriented approach and a calm demeanor during time-sensitive tasks
• Current knowledge of basic kitchen equipment
• Proficiency in basic knife skills, meat, vegetable, and sauce fabrication
• Ability to mathematically adjust recipes; able to read, create, interpret and follow written recipes with precision.
• Willingness to cross-train into other areas and Happy Day restaurants

Job Qualifications:

• Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
• Maintain high standards for work areas and appearance
• Maintain a positive attitude and commitment to excellence
• Access to reliable transportation

About Us:

Zany Graze is a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant in Lewiston, ID, serving an eclectic menu of the best American cuisine, barbecue, Mexican, and sushi around. With 24 beers on tap in our ZPub lounge, a vintage throwback family side, and two private party rooms, we've got great spaces for all your moods.

Join us for our Tap Takeovers on the last Tuesday of the month, featuring a rotating list of regional breweries, or on Tuesdays when Smiles the Clown makes the rounds creating balloon animals for the kids. With something for everyone, Zany's is your go-to for exciting meal experiences. Learn more at zanygraze.com.

Happy Day Restaurants corporation is a Lewiston, ID–based business founded in 1969 to bring the freshest products and most dynamic customer service experiences in the industry to our guests in the Inland Northwest. We operate 13 restaurants and a catering company in the LC Valley and on the Palouse and have won many regional and national awards for our businesses, including induction into the Idaho Hall of Fame in 2016.

HDR values our employees and offers a variety of opportunities, benefits, and services to help develop leadership qualities in each person. Community is our favorite word, and we give back frequently by supporting many local and regional non-profits and other community-based efforts.

We constantly strive to raise our standards and go the extra mile. If you want to be a part of this community of excellence, apply today! For more information about Happy Day, please visit happydayrestaurants.com.