Line Cook

Paradies Lagardere Default; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a Cook I in West Palm Beach to prepare and cook menu items per recipes, while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires a focus on guest satisfaction, strong teamwork, and adherence to grooming guidelines.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of cooking experience in a fast-paced setting and a ServeSafe certification. The position supports a fast-paced dining environment and emphasizes hospitality and reliable service.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience in high-volume or fast casual dining.
• ServeSafe Certification or state equivalent required.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food following recipes and specs.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices.
• Restock kitchen supplies and assist with ordering.
• Follow brand standards and grooming guidelines.
• Provide courteous, first-class customer service.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServeSafe Certification

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

West Palm Beach-Dining West Palm Beach, FL 33406, USA

Description

All Paradies Lagardère positions, including Cook I, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous,
friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members. You must embrace our family culture by following
our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment), recognize and satisfy all restaurant guests as well as be accountable to the Company and Restaurant Managers.

• Must have a passion for the guest!
• Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!
• Must smile often!
• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests, business partners, and peers.
• Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
• Food preparation at 100% recipe adherence. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning,
  cooking, tasting, carving, portioning, and serving food items.
• Follow production prep list and keep accurate records to accurately. Requisition supplies and equipment as
  needed.
• Ability to use knives, slicers, and kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
• Wash, slice, and peel items on prep list.
• Follow recipes.
• Store prepared food items safely and ensure they are properly date labeled.
• Follow all brand standards including those related to food safety, sanitation, operational excellence, or guest
  satisfaction.
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices. Accountable for compliance with all local, state, federal
  laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Regularly restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Assist with ordering and planning food supplies, as directed by the supervisor.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Monitor proper rotation and dating of prepped food items and storage areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment that is free of safety hazards.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment. Must be detail oriented and the ability to multi-task.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred.
• ServeSafe Certification or equivalent required by state.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guest
• High School Diploma or GED

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and to perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching,
  gripping, climbing on ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying including conditions high
  heat steam, and varying odors.

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