Line Cook

Barcelona Wine Bar; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay schedules

Flexible schedule options

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteerism

Wine Education Reimbursement

Employee Dining Discount

Daily Family Meal

Referral Bonus Program

Promotion Opportunity

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Services

Major Medical and Supplemental

Job summary

Barcelona Wine Bar is seeking a Line Cook to prepare foods to the Executive Chef’s specifications and manage all food stations during service. Responsibilities include setting up and stocking stations, prepping items, executing menu items to standards, coordinating with kitchen staff, and maintaining high quality and sanitation throughout shifts.

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a kitchen and knowledge of menu items.
• Prep ingredients and handle multiple cooking methods.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume kitchen.
• Basic math and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock all food stations with necessary supplies
• Prep all needed food items for service
• Execute menu items according to specifications and standards
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensure that all food is made in a timely fashion and always in high quality
• Clean up station and take care of any leftover or “bad” food according to the chef
• Stock inventory of stations
• Certify that all nutrition and sanitation regulations are kept

Skills

Cooking experience

Clear understanding of menu items

Prep ingredients

Cooking methods

Multitask in a high volume kitchen

Basic math and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

The Line Cook prepares food exactly to the Executive Chef’s specifications and manages all food stations for menu execution.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock all food stations with necessary supplies
• Prep all needed food items for service
• Execute menu items according to specifications and standards
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensure that all food is made in a timely fashion and always in high quality
• Clean up station and take care of any leftover or “bad” food according to the chef
• Stock inventory of stations
• Certify that all nutrition and sanitation regulations are kept

Skills

• Cooking experience
• Clear understanding of menu items
• Understand and responsible for prepping ingredients
• Strong grasp on various cooking methods, food items, equipment, etc.
• Multitask in a high volume kitchen
• Basic math and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation
• Continuous reaching, bending, lifting, carrying items up to 30 lbs.
• Stand and move around for the entirety of the scheduled shift

Education/Experience

• Have a high school diploma, or equivalent (preferred).
• 2 or 4 year culinary degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in food service/hospitality field
• Food handler's card may be required according to local and or state regulations

Hourly Benefits

• Weekly pay schedules
• Paid Time Off
  • Up to 40 hrs/yr
• Flexible schedule options
• Paid Volunteerism
  • 32 hrs/yr
  • In addition to PTO, all employees earn paid hours for volunteering to support our local communities.
• Wine Education Reimbursement
  • 100% reimbursement
• 50% Employee Dining Discount
• Daily Family Meal
• Referral Bonus Program
  • Recruit a GM or EC = $2000 | AGM, Manager, Executive Sous, or Sous = $1000 | Server, Bartender, or Cook = $500 | Hourly Support Staff = $250
• Promotion Opportunity – Hourly growth opportunities as well as management career advancements.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Behavioral Health and Wellness Services
  • Via our partnership with Lift Wellness Group, our employees and their loved ones gain immediate access to mental and behavioral health resources from licensed care professionals at an affordable price point.
• Major Medical and Supplemental Coverage
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD Coverage, Accident and Life Insurance, available to Full-Time Team Members