Line Cook

Baker's Crust Artisan Kitchen; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Richmond is seeking a Cook who will set up and maintain the workspace while preparing food according to established standards. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The ideal candidate will have experience in the hospitality industry, effective communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality food handling standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in hospitality preferred.
• Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours, lift 55 lbs.
• Flexible and able to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain workspace, following recipes and standards.
• Prepare food safely and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Respond to guest requests and perform assigned duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

• Set up, restock, organize, clean and maintain workspace
• Follows all recipes and procedures with regards to quality, consistency, and time standards
• Prepares food according to our procedures and standards within allowable timelines
• Responds positively to any guest's request
• Safely operates and maintains cleanliness of equipment
• Handles foods, storage and cleaning activities in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards and complies with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food storage, cleaning and preparation.
• Performs other assigned duties from the management

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in hospitality preferred
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to stand and walk for 8 to 10 hours, lift up to 55 lbs., and bend, climb or work in confined spaces
• Reads and understands English
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication with staff and management
• Must have organizational and time management skills and demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Able to work closely with other staff
• Performs job at continually high pace, under pressure, while maintaining quality standards
• Must have experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment, including but not limited to knives, slicer, salamander, oven, stove, mixer and fryer
• Meets all restaurant standards of safe food handling
• Flexible in performing related tasks as requested