Line Cook

Tavistock Restaurant Collection; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage and tips

Opportunities for career growth

Employee discounts at restaurants

Health, dental, and vision insurance options for full-time employees

Job summary

A reputable restaurant group in Massachusetts is searching for dedicated Line Cooks to join its dynamic kitchen team. The role involves preparing and delivering exceptional seafood dishes, maintaining a clean work station, and ensuring high guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a high school education, previous hospitality experience preferred, and the ability to follow recipes accurately. This position offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School education required, able to communicate in English.
• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipe instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work station.
• Ensure food quality and guest satisfaction.
• Communicate with kitchen staff regarding menu items.

Skills

Adaptability & Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Communication

Confidence

Initiative

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Thoroughness

Education

High School Education

Job description

About Us:

Atlantic Fish Co, a celebrated seafood restaurant in the heart of Boston, has been serving fresh, local seafood since 1978. Our dedication to sourcing the finest ingredients and our commitment to culinary excellence have made us a staple in the Back Bay dining scene. We are seeking passionate, skilled, and dedicated Line Cooks to join our dynamic kitchen team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage and tips
• Opportunities for career growth within the Tavistock Restaurant Collection
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Employee discounts at our family of restaurants
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options for full-time employees

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic menu items in a timely manner, ensuring great guest satisfaction. The Line Cook will prepare food items using recipe instructions, proper portioning methods and cooking standards to fulfill our guest’s order. The Line Cook will maintain a work station that is clean and organized while preparing food for our guests.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
• Communicate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to learn of featured items, special events and important shift information
• Prepare food based on daily needs and par levels using proper recipe procedure
• Adhere to guest allergy sensitivity protocol
• Set up and maintains station with correct food products and utensils
• Monitor product levels and restock when necessary
• Cook perfect food in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
• Check all dishes before sending out to guest to ensure proper plate presentation, quality, and temperature
• Clean and sanitize the work area including counters, utensils, cutting boards, preparation area and floors
• Ensure the proper temperature of equipment for proper food storage protocol
• Change sanitizer every two hours, or earlier if necessary, to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Demonstrate professional and gracious demeanor at all times
• Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately
• Perform any job function requested by the management team

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Thoroughness – Ensures that work is complete and accurate

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: Previous hospitality experience is preferred

Computer Skills: N/A

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Able to read and follow recipes and food production procedures