Line Cook

WOB Bar and Kitchen; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Meal Discount

Advancement opportunities

Fun team environment

Job summary

WOB Bar & Kitchen is hiring a skilled Line Cook to join our kitchen team in Richmond. You will prepare items to our recipes and maintain a clean, organized workstation while upholding food safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of kitchen experience, strong teamwork, and clear communication. You’ll work in a fast-paced setting with a supportive team, and there is room for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook.
• Possess strong teamwork skills.
• Work well in fast-paced setting, while maintaining a fun, high energy work environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire or as required by state law (complying with all local requirements)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate all items according to WOB recipes and standards.
• Follow the prep list created by Kitchen management.
• Label and stock ingredients for easy access.
• Set up workstations with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Store all food and station items properly.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Work efficiently as part of a team to ensure timely preparation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Food prep

Job description

Position Purpose

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team at WOB Bar &Kitchen (WOB). The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing food items according to our recipes and standards, while also maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures. This individual is key to creating a great World of Beer customer experience!

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible schedule that works with your schedule.
• A fun environment to work in as a team!
• Meal Discount for your WOB cravings
• Opportunity for advancement to build your career with us!

World of Beer Line Cook Standards

• Responsible for spec food preparation, food execution, food quality and time standards
• Must always maintain focus on safety, sanitation and cleanliness of their work stations
• Must be able to work as a positive member of the WOB Team
• Works with a sense of urgency and energy
• Lives the "WOB Way"

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the WOB recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Follow the prep list created by Kitchen management.
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Ensure all food and station items are stored properly.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Work efficiently and as part of a team to ensure timely preparation of dishes.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the kitchen area.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen team members and front of house staff.

Qualifications:

• While not a requirement, an ideal candidate would have a minimum of 2 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook.
• Possess strong teamwork skills.
• Work well in fast-paced setting, while maintaining a fun, high energy work environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire or as required by state law (complying with all local requirements)

Work Requirements

• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, push and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Ability to retain menu recipe knowledge
• Flexible schedule.
• All BOH Manager and hourly positions might include the ability to withstand frequent exposure to high and low temperatures, smoke, and steam. There is also frequent contact with sanitary latex gloves, sanitation solutions, all food products to include, but not limited to: meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, dairy and produce items.
• You must have the ability to learn and understand how to prepare all food items on our menu to our World of Beer specifications, appearance and standards in a timely manner.

Pay Type:

Hourly Wage

Reports to:

Kitchen Manager

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Summary

This job posting is a summary of duties and is not designed to contain an exclusive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required. The job description and duties may change at any time with or without notice. By applying, you should understand that a job description is not a contract; is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Also, at the request of management, any employee may be asked and expected to perform additional duties, responsibilities or projects with or without notice. Applying constitutes understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the job description.