Line Cook: Detroit-Style Pizza & Growth Perks

Emmy Squared Pizza; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmy Squared Westport is seeking experienced LINE COOKS to join our growing team in Westport, CT. We offer full and part-time openings in a fast-paced, upscale casual restaurant known for Detroit-style pizza and burgers.

Responsibilities include preparing all menu items to Emmy Squared standards, handling pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety. ServSafe certification is a plus, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience with pizza is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques and ingredient usage.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and its proper usage.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while working as part of a team.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Emmy Squared standards.
• Must be able to lift / carry items up to 40 lbs. and push / pull items up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending, twisting, squatting and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• To prepare all food items on the menu; ensuring consistency, quality and accuracy of recipes.
• Expertly prepare Detroit-style pizzas, ensuring each pie is cooked to perfection with the perfect blend of toppings.
• Grasp the art of burger cooking, delivering juicy and flavorful burgers that meet the highest standards of quality and taste.
• Prepare other Emmy sandwiches, utilizing a diverse range of ingredients to create innovative and delicious options.
• Ensure the preparation of appetizers meets the restaurant's high standards, including Emmy’s Big Mozz Sticks and Crispy Chicken Crunchers.
• Create beautiful and flavorful salads, presenting a mix of fresh greens, vegetables, and toppings.
• Maintain smooth kitchen operations by effectively communicating with the team and executing tasks efficiently.
• Strive to provide a unique and exceptional dining experience for guests.
• Adhere to strict food safety regulations and health department guidelines, maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Set up and break down stations as required, ensuring all equipment, ingredients, and tools are readily available.
• Plans food production to coordinate with service hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; perform light cleaning duties, including sanitizing surfaces, washing dishes, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Other back of house duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Ingredient usage

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

High-volume production

Physical stamina

Education

ServSafe certification or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Commercial equipment

Job description

Emmy Squared Westport is seeking experienced LINE COOKS to join our growing team in Westport, CT. We offer full and part-time openings in a fast-paced, upscale casual restaurant known for Detroit-style pizza and burgers.

Responsibilities include preparing all menu items to Emmy Squared standards, handling pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety. ServSafe certification is a plus, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.