Line Cook (26-27 Season)

Milwaukee-Repertory-Theater; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is seeking a part-time Line Cook to support the back-of-house team in preparing meals per recipes and health codes. You will communicate with cooks and servers, maintain a clean, efficient station, and assist with closing duties in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires availability for nights and weekends, basic knife skills, and the ability to multitask while staying calm under pressure. This is an in-person position at our Milwaukee location.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork.
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Basic knife skills and cooking knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure timely production of food items according to recipes and health codes.
• Coordinate with cooks, food runners and servers to meet dietary needs and 86 items.
• Keep station clean, organized and closed properly at end of shift.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance of work areas and complete daily tasks.
• Follow health and sanitation standards and work calmly under pressure.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Communication skills

Stamina

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook will work directly with the back of house team and is responsible for managing the timely preparation of food items during service, some prep and following recipes and other established guidelines. This position also ensures that all food has been properly prepared according to health safety guidelines.

What we are looking for

• You are a reliable team player who shows up ready to support the kitchen and communicate effectively
• You are highly organized and keep a clean, efficient station in a fast-paced environment
• You are skilled on the line with strong cooking fundamentals and can execute consistently under pressure

Schedule

Must be available to work nights and weekends

Requirements

Part-time Line Cook Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure food has been made properly according to recipes and health codes
• Communicate with other cooks, food runners and servers to coordinate various needs, dietary restrictions and 86 items
• Must be able to work positively with all staff members, independently and as part of a team
• Ensure that your station is kept clean, organized and closed properly at end of shift
• General cleaning & maintenance of work areas, complete all assigned daily tasks & organize, put away & rotate orders as needed
• Comply with health and sanitation standards
• Must be able to multi-task and keep calm in high pressure situations and have very strong verbal communication skills
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking including grill and sauté preferred
• Must be able to stand for up to 6 hours at a time. This position frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Availability to work nights and weekends
• Ensure food is prepared timely, accurately and consistently

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be able to multi-task
• Have the ability to work well under pressure and as a team
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to maintain a high quality of friendly and attentive service to our patrons
• Must have very strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand for up to six hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds
• Availability to work nights and weekends

Additional Requirements:

• A willingness to commit to the mission, vision, and values of the theater
• Physical requirements include: Must be able to stand for up to 6 hours at a time. This position frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with state and/or federal laws

Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who:

• Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues
• Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
• Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment
• Are able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative
• Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusionefforts both in the workplace and in our community

Our team members enjoy:

• Dining and other discounts
• Free tickets to our performances

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is committed to creating a culturally diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Additionally, any physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person