Line Cook

Barcelona Wine Bar; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay schedules

Paid Time Off

Flexible schedule options

Paid Volunteerism

Wine Education Reimbursement

50% Employee Dining Discount

Daily Family Meal

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Barcelona Wine Bar in West Hartford, CT seeks a Line Cook to prepare items to the Executive Chef’s specifications and manage all food stations for menu execution.

You will set up stations, prep items for service, and work with the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include weekly pay, PTO, dining discounts, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience required.
• Clear understanding of menu items.
• Responsible for prepping ingredients.
• Strong grasp of cooking methods and equipment.
• Multitask in a high-volume kitchen.
• Basic math and written communication skills.

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 food is prepared timely and of high quality.
• Clean up station and manage leftovers or food waste according to chef.
• Stock inventory of stations.
• Certify compliance with nutrition and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Cooking experience

Menu item understanding

Ingredient prep

Cooking methods

Multitasking

Basic math & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

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