Line Cook

City Winery Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City Winery Nashville is seeking Line Cooks to prepare high-quality dishes following menu specifications. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen and strong knife skills.

Responsibilities include cooking menu items, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to safety standards. A team player with attention to detail and the ability to work flexible hours is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes per guest orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Follow food safety, health, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking methods

Time management

Teamwork

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Position Summary

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

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
• 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

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 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.