Line Cook

Tavistock Restaurant Collection; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned dining establishment is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to prepare and deliver fantastic menu items. The ideal candidate will have a High School education and preferably previous hospitality experience. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, preparing food based on recipes, and ensuring each dish meets quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team committed to providing excellent guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School education is required.
• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, and write).
• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.
• Able to read and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipe instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work station.
• Monitor food product levels and restock as necessary.
• Cook food to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Adaptability & Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Communication

Confidence

Initiative

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Thoroughness

Education

High School Education

Job description

Description

JOE'S AMERICAN BAR & GRILL - WATERFRONT

Located just steps from Faneuil Hall, Joe’s American Bar & Grill offers the best views of Boston Harbor amidst some of the city’s most beloved landmarks. From our kitchen to your table, our meals are made from scratch and served with a smile, whether you dine al fresco on our patio or in the comfort of our dining room.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic menu items in a timely manner, ensuring great guest satisfaction. The Line Cook will prepare food items using recipe instructions, proper portioning methods and cooking standards to fulfill our guest’s order. The Line Cook will maintain a work station that is clean and organized while preparing food for our guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
• Communicate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to learn of featured items, special events and important shift information
• Prepare food based on daily needs and par levels using proper recipe procedure
• Adhere to guest allergy sensitivity protocol
• Set up and maintains station with correct food products and utensils
• Monitor product levels and restock when necessary
• Cook perfect food in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
• Check all dishes before sending out to guest to ensure proper plate presentation, quality, and temperature
• Clean and sanitize the work area including counters, utensils, cutting boards, preparation area and floors
• Ensure the proper temperature of equipment for proper food storage protocol
• Change sanitizer every two hours, or earlier if necessary, to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Demonstrate professional and gracious demeanor at all times
• Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately
• Perform any job function requested by the management team

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Thoroughness – Ensures that work is complete and accurate

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: Previous hospitality experience is preferred

Computer Skills: N/A

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Able to read and follow recipes and food production procedures