Line Cook - Liberty Food & Wine Exchange

Local Food Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Food Group in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare dishes to restaurant standards, maintain clean prep areas and work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure quality service.

We value reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. The role requires standing for long periods and lifting 30+ lbs, with flexibility for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Maintain freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, storing items at the proper temperature and rotating stock.
• Ensure all food items are accurately and consistently prepared according to recipes, up to restaurant quality standards, and served in a timely manner.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, other cooks, and front-of-house team to maintain a positive workplace.

Skills

Effective communication

Sanitation standards

Stamina

Flexibility

Food handling

ServeSafe certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Liberty Food & Wine Exchange - Reno, NV 89501Line Cook

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through perfectly executed, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere.

At Local Food Group, the Back of House team is just as vital to the execution of service as the rest of the team. They are the engine that drives the restaurant. They must be dedicated to improving their craft daily. They will take just as much care into plating the first dish of service as they will to plating the last dish of service. Their goal is to make sure that every dish being delivered to a guest is just as immaculate as the last time they joined us and the next time that they will join us. Their goal is nothing less the pursuit of consistent perfection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Maintain freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, storing items at the proper temperature and rotating stock.
• Ensure all food items are accurately and consistently prepared according to recipes, up to restaurant quality standards, and served in a timely manner.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, other cooks, and front-of-house team to maintain a positive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.