Line Cook

Hair of the Dog; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off employee meal every shift

25% off employee discount any other day and at other locations

Flexible scheduling

Healthcare benefits

Potential for promotions

Free employee t-shirt

Job summary

Hair of the Dog in Norfolk, Virginia is searching for a dedicated Line Cook to prepare high-quality food safely and consistently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience in a culinary setting and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

This role offers benefits including a 50% meal discount during shifts, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for promotion. Join our team to contribute to an exceptional dining experience for our guests!

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Food Handlers certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cooking raw and prepared foods, including meat and eggs, to order.
• Preparing components of each dish using standardized recipes.
• Cleaning and organizing refrigerators and storage areas.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask and organize

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Former culinary schooling

Job description

Moliar Hospitality Group is a locally owned and operated food and beverage organization that focuses on enriching the lives of our guests, our employees, and owners. We do this through superior quality food and beverages, customer service, sales growth, cost, and treating our employees like family. We believe that our employees are our most important resource, and our success depends upon creating and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer, every time.

We currently own and operate 5 successful establishments: Calypso Bar and Grill, Repeal Bourbon and Burgers, 3 Hair of the Dog Eatery’s (Downtown Granby, Hampton BLVD across from ODU and Loehmann’s Plaza in Virginia Beach)

Line Cook Role

The line cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, effective, sanitary, and consistent manner. The line cook must be prepared to work in a fast paced, high pressure work environment while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. The line cook must also be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for a high heat kitchen environment.

Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent helpful, but not required.
• Former culinary schooling helpful
• At least two years’ experience in a similar capacity
• Food Handlers certification preferred, but not required

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must have a minimum of 4 days of open availability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Eager to work in fast-paced environments
• Able to multitask and organize
• Capable of reaching, bending, squatting, and lifting while on the shift
• Ability to withstand frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity, and extreme cold
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Responsibilities and Duties

• Cooking raw and prepared foods, including meat and eggs, to order
• Properly setting up and taking down station areas
• Prepare components of each dish using standardized recipes
• Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining refrigerators, cooler drawers, and dry storage areas
• Taking inventory and stocking/restocking items
• Communicating with fellow staff members to ensure quality product and ticket times
• Understanding and complying with Food Safety, temperature, and sanitary standards
• Rotate all perishable products properly
• Keep a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Chef/ Supervisor

Benefits

• 50% off employee meal every shift
• 25% off employee discount any other day and at other locations
• Flexible scheduling
• Healthcare benefits
• Potential for promotions
• Free employee t-shirt