Line Cook

City Winery; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic culinary environment in Nashville is seeking experienced Line Cooks to join the team at a leading winery & restaurant. Applicants must have at least two years of experience in a high-volume kitchen environment, possess exceptional knife skills, and be dedicated team players. With a focus on quality food preparation and presentation, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about the culinary arts and delivering outstanding dining experiences. The position offers competitive benefits including free meals, flexible spending accounts, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comped concerts and dining experiences

Employee merchandise and meal discounts

FREE family meal

401K Retirement Plan

Volunteer Opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts including pre-tax commuter benefits and parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Line Cook in high-volume kitchen.
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce dishes as per guest orders.
• Cook menu items in alignment with kitchen team.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Knife skills

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

City Winery strives to deliver the highest-end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

Position Summary
Line Cooks are responsible for high-quality preparation, cooking, and production of dishes during service to menu and recipe specifications.

Minimum Qualifications
● Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
● Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
● Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.
● Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
● Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
● Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
● Ability to take direction
● Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
● Ability to work resourcefully, and proactively resolve issues
● Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
● Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
● Polished presentation
● Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
● Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
● Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Overview of Responsibilities
● Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner
● Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
● Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time
● Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard
● Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
● Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet City Winery standards
● Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
● Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
● Properly store and/or discard leftover food
● Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
● Ensure all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO
● Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
● Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
● Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Perks & Benefits! Comped concerts and dining experiences, employee merchandise and meal discounts, FREE family meal, 401K Retirement Plan, Volunteer Opportunities, Flexible Spending Accounts including pre-tax commuter benefits and parking, & more depending on position and other Company eligibility requirements.

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