Line Cook - High-Energy BBQ Kitchen

Xfinity Live!; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Moon TapHouse in Norfolk, VA is seeking a skilled Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook orders on a fast-paced line, maintain high sanitation, and help manage inventory while delivering quality plates.

Candidates should have at least one year of experience, basic math and recipe following ability, and hold food safety certifications. You may work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Join a fun, collaborative dining concept.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized when interacting with other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals, scheduling, or inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food handler card as required by local or state government.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Math skills

Alcohol awareness

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary certified training

Alcohol awareness certification

Job description

Blue Moon TapHouse in Norfolk, VA is seeking a skilled Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook orders on a fast-paced line, maintain high sanitation, and help manage inventory while delivering quality plates.

Candidates should have at least one year of experience, basic math and recipe following ability, and hold food safety certifications. You may work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Join a fun, collaborative dining concept.