Job Description
Location: Blue Ridge Tavern | Located in Asheville Regional Airport
Hourly Rate: $20.00
Hours/Shift: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays. Afternoon/Night Shift: 12:00pm – close
$750 Sign‑on Bonus after 90 days.
Full-time, non-exempt position.
Minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience; high-volume or fast casual dining experience preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
- Food preparation at 100% recipe adherence. Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, portioning, and serving food items.
- Follow production prep list and keep accurate records. 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.
- Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices. Accountable for compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulations 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 have the ability to multi‑task.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Highly competitive earning and advancement opportunities
- Healthcare plans, including domestic partner benefits (based on length of service and number of hours worked per week)
- Tuition assistance (based on length of service and number of hours worked per week)
- Paid vacation (based on length of service and number of hours worked per week)
- Rewards and recognition programs
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of closely related cooking experience; high-volume or fast casual dining experience preferred.
- ServeSafe Certification or equivalent required by state (can be obtained after hire).
- Ability to work unsupervised for extensive periods and demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guests.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Self‑starter able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics in English.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances.
- Standing for long periods in an environment with varying conditions, high heat, steam, and odors.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.