Line Cook

Journeyman Distillery; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a unique and rapidly expanding organization as a Cook, where you will be responsible for preparing food items and ensuring high standards of quality and service. Enjoy a rewarding benefits package, including paid time off and medical insurance. Uphold core values of grit, excellence, and customer focus while working in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance options

Free quarterly Bottle of Spirit

Loyalty Incentives

25% Employee Discount

Monthly Founders' Tour

Annual Employee Holiday Party

Affordable Footwear

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relative cooking experience required.
• Proper knowledge of cooking techniques and methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Handle food according to sanitation regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Speed

Accuracy

Good Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

We’re looking for like-minded individuals who want to be a part of building a legacy of which we may all be proud. Seize an opportunity unlike any other; join a truly unique and rapidly expanding organization and showcase your hard work, determination, positivity, and authentic hospitality.

Basic Function: The Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food items and accompanying sides, sauces, relishes, dressings, and garnishes that appear on menus or as a feature pertaining to assigned station. The Cook shall exemplify the Culinary Team’s highest standards of quality, consistency and joyful service to the membership.

At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.

Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:

Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1

401(k) with Employer Match

Medical Insurance – 30+ hours/week

Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options – 20+ hours/week

Free quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+)

Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)

25% Employee Discount

Monthly Founders' Tour with Bill and Johanna Welter

1 Annual Employee Holiday Party

Shoes for Crews (Affordable Footwear)

All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.

CORE VALUESGRIT

Having a positive attitude that no challenge is too great

Understanding that goals worth pursuing are never easy; that perseverance, grit, and determination are essential to success

There is no substitute for grit and putting in the time and effort. Good things will come from those efforts

10,000-hour rule. Malcolm Gladwell: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to be great

ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN

Excellence is a lifelong pursuit and mastery is an illusion

The joy is in the daily work and pursuit of excellence, not in the final destination

A focus on continual improvement and doing our best

1st CUSTOMER

Treating every customer with the mindset that they are the business’s 1st ever customer

Treating customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, friendliness; engaging, helpful and willing to offer a magical experience

Clean facilities

Being available to the customer and timely responses in any capacity

This mindset extends to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees

Never take the customer or employee for granted

362 and 59:59+ We are open to our customers 362 days a year and we set an unwavering standard of serving our customers up till the last closing second 59:59+ and beyond if needed.

AMBASSADOR

Taking pride and ownership in your work

Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities

Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity

Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests

Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Perform basic preparation techniques including slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping using knives.

Perform basic cooking functions of baking, roasting, braising, sautéing, broiling, poaching, searing, grilling, broiling, basting, frying, pan fry, and stewing using appropriate kitchen equipment and tools.

Ensure assigned work station is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business demand; Set up, maintain and break down assigned station.

Prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, starches, and other items required for a la carte and special function purposes using established Journeyman recipes in accordance with Journeyman standards.

Serve items in accordance with established portion and presentation standards.

Ensure that food products are used in a timely manner.

Use food preparation equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.

Ensure that all items needed for menu preparation are in stock; Notify Shift Leader or Executive Chef in advance of expected shortages and when supplies are low – before they run out.

Handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies in a manner that is consistent with state sanitation/health regulations.

Ensure proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Journeyman requirements (wrap, label and date).

Assist in cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen (including storage areas and coolers)

Ensure that applicable kitchen equipment is in proper working order prior to shift; Communicate any maintenance, repair or upkeep issues to Shift Leaders or Executive Chef

RequirementsPHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS:

Culinary Degree desired or 1-2 years relative cooking experience

Proper knowledge of cooking techniques and methods

Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy

Ability to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions independently.

Ability to visually inspect food preparation and read and follow recipes.

Ability to use all senses to ensure consistency and quality in food preparation and execution

Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions

Good organizational skills and verbal communication skills.

Ability to use logical or rational thinking to solve problems.

Ability to perform moderate physical work; may be required to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently and up to ten pounds constantly and performing such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.

REQUIRED WORK HABITS:

Work habits include regular attendance, team work, initiative, dependability, positive attitude and promptness.

Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works primarily indoors in food preparation and a kitchen maintenance environment.

Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement hazards, sharp utensils, extremely hot stoves, grills and food and dangerous chemicals/solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed.