Line Cook-Fairfield

Barcelona Wine Bar; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Barcelona Wine Bar is seeking a Line Cook to prepare dishes exactly as the Executive Chef specifies and manage all food stations for menu execution. You will set up and stock stations, prep items for service, and cook in cooperation with the kitchen team.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality, managing leftovers, stocking station inventory, and ensuring nutrition and sanitation standards are met. A high school diploma is preferred, with culinary degree optional; 1–2 years in food service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2-4 year culinary degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in food service/hospitality.

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 all food is made in a timely fashion and of high quality.
• Clean up station and manage leftovers or waste per chef guidance.
• Stock inventory of stations.
• Certify compliance with nutrition and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Cooking experience

Menu item understanding

Prep ingredients

Cooking methods

Multitasking

Basic math & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree (2-4 years) 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