Line Cook

River Stone Chophouse; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Job summary

River Stone Chophouse is seeking experienced line cooks to join our hot line team at a fast-paced steakhouse. Open positions include Broil/Grill, Fry, Garde Manger and Banquets.

We offer PTO and Health benefits for those committed to learning and growing with our restaurant and company as we thrive. Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking is valued; candidates should be able to communicate effectively with managers and coworkers and lift up to 40 pounds while standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Entry level and Culinary students encouraged to apply.
• Able to communicate effectively with managers and co-workers.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Pack Brothers Hospitality: It is our mission to provide absolutely the most enjoyable possible experience to our patrons through outstanding service, superb product and great personalities in a unique, comfortable setting.
• Maintain proper product rotation
• Help to maintain organization
• Responsible for prep of appropriate stations and dishes
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality
• Know and consistently comply with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Responsible for the quality of products served - do not sacrifice quality for any reason
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period
• Handle, store, and rotate all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication

Physical stamina

Stand/walk long hours

Teamwork

Education

Culinary students encouraged to apply

Job description

Description

River Stone Chophouse is looking for experienced line cooks to join our hot line team. We are a fast paced steakhouse style restaurant offering the opportunity to learn and grow in your culinary career. Positions are open for a Broil/Grill cook, Fry, Garde Manger and Banquets. We offer benefits such as PTO and Health for those who are committed to learning and growing with our restaurant and our company as we continue to thrive.

Activities & Responsibilities

Primary

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Pack Brothers Hospitality: It is our mission to provide absolutely the most enjoyable possible experience to our patrons through outstanding service, superb product and great personalities in a unique, comfortable setting.


• Maintain proper product rotation


• Help to maintain organization


• Responsible for prep of appropriate stations and dishes.


• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality.


• Know and consistently comply with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures


• Responsible for the quality of products served - do not sacrifice quality for any reason


• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period


• Handle, store, and rotate all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures


• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications


• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes


• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in kitchen preparation and cooking


• Entry level and Culinary students encouraged to apply


• Able to communicate effectively with managers and co-workers


• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds


• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)


• Reliable transportation to and from work


• Able to work shifts on evenings, weekends and holidays