Line Cook: Precision Prep & Team Kitchen

famousdavescareers; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's recipes and specifications, while ensuring safety, sanitation and food standards are met.

You will work with a team to maintain cleanliness, manage portions, and adhere to OSHA guidelines, with flexibility to cover nights, days, weekends, and holidays. Strong organization, initiative and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.

Responsibilities

• Timeliness: Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform.
• Pace: Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps.
• Recipe Adherence: 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step.
• Portioning: Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests.
• Cleanliness: Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity: Your productivity is measured by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Safe food handling
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Famous Dave's is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's recipes and specifications, while ensuring safety, sanitation and food standards are met.

You will work with a team to maintain cleanliness, manage portions, and adhere to OSHA guidelines, with flexibility to cover nights, days, weekends, and holidays. Strong organization, initiative and teamwork are essential to success.