Line Cook

Sonny’s Place; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonny’s Place in Somers, CT is seeking a Line Cook to ensure safe preparation and assembly of food orders while maintaining a clean work environment and delivering excellent guest service. You will assist with stocking, opening/closing duties, and adapting to changing kitchen needs.

The role requires standing for extended periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, and a willingness to work weekends, nights, and holidays. Prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Food service experience preferred.
• Must be 16 years old.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Maintain a positive attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prep food for menu items based on direction from Executive/Sous Chef.
• Move, lift, and place objects; handle weights per safety guidelines.
• Complete opening/closing duties, restocking, and cleaning prep areas.
• Prepare food according to orders and directions.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff.
• Stock inventory as needed.
• Ensure timely, high-quality food service.
• Comply with sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain regular attendance per policy.
• Adapt to changing duties based on business needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Work ethic

Positive attitude

Job description

Line Cook

Sonny's Place

Sonny's Place is locally owned. We are committed to providing safe, fun, and entertaining activities for families in our Western New England communities. Since opening in 2008, we have continually invested in expanding our offerings. We started with a driving range and have continued adding more attractions each year. Our most recent additions are the Monkey Mayhem Miniature Golf Course and Bumper Boats! Sonny's Place is named in honor of the owner's father, recognizing how family ties get stronger when kids and adults get the chance to have fun together. We hope that you will continue to enjoy coming to Sonny's Place with friends and family - we will keep doing our best to be your favorite recreation destination.

Position Summary:

Line Cook is responsible for the safe preparation and assembly of food orders, stocking inventory, keeping a clean work environment, and providing excellent customer service to our guests.

Your Role:

• Prep food for a variety of menu items based on projected volume and direction from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and objects more than fifty pounds with assistance.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including restocking items, cleaning prep area, including workstations, and inventory, etc.
• Prepare food for service according to instructions provided on food order slips or through verbal directions.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintain a guest focus while performing duties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional approach with coworkers and guests.

Desirable requirements:

• Food service experience preferred.
• Must be 16 years old.
• Leadership skills
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Have a good attitude and participate as a member of the team.
• Able to work a weekend, night, and holiday schedule.

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds.
• Required to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Clarity of vision

Sonny's Place, LLC

EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants.

Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.