Line Cook (Seasonal)

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is looking for a line cook to join their kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting team effort while providing an excellent culinary experience for guests. A fun and collaborative workplace, offering competitive pay and various benefits awaits!

Benefits

Free movies & food

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in high-volume food production environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Schedule flexibility - early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food while following high standards and recipes.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and uphold safety standards.
• Support delivery of food and beverage orders.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Active food handlers certification

Job description

The Alamo Kitchen Crew (which includes our line cooks and dishwashers) are the heartbeat of our theaters. As a teammate in the Alamo Kitchen, you're responsible for the preparation of food while following our high standards and recipes. A successful line cook will ensure that everything is in order - from the prepping of stations to maintaining a clean kitchen. You'll be responsible for preparing our delicious recipes and plating them for presentation to our theater guests as the cherry on top of their awesome Alamo experience.

As individual contributors who understand the importance of teamwork, our Kitchen Crew teammates put their best work forward every day while understanding and serving their role within the greater team to give our guests an awesome culinary experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fun workplace where you can be yourself and do awesome work!
• Free movies & food
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available for all full-time and part-time teammates

OUR MISSION :

To Ensure EVERY Guest and Teammate Has An AWESOME Experience And Is EXCITED To Come Back

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Uphold standards of behavior as defined by the company's Core Values, Code of Conduct, and Operational Guidelines
• Maintains the highest safety standards and follows all protocols to keep our teams and guests healthy - is knowledgeable about all Alamo policies and procedures
• Makes food that looks and tastes delicious with high-quality ingredients
• Fields, organizes, and prepares guest food tickets based on approved operational processes - focused on safety, quality, accuracy, and efficiency
• Utilizes tools - measuring cups / spoons, scales, and any other tool required by Alamo kitchen operation's protocols for ALL preparations
• Follows cleaning schedules, prep-lists, station stocking guides, and other kitchen systems used to control food waste, production, and quality
• Communicates needs, concerns, and other points of importance with teammates and managers regularly
• Supports the delivery of food and beverage orders as business dictates

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 1+ years experience in high-volume food production environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Schedule flexibility - early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays
• Active food handlers certification with the applicable state agency
• Being a cinephile is a plus!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be able to execute light lifting, up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand in one place for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment including an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, fryer, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives. Also, frequent exposure to heat, steam, fire, noise, and cleaning solutions
• Ability to move with caution and operate in a busy / sometimes loud environment

OUR CORE VALUES : DO THE RIGHT THING

We strive to be a force of good in our company, in our industry and in the world. We stand up for our beliefs even when it is hard. We start from a place of kindness.

FOSTER COMMUNITY

We value what is unique about each other and celebrate our differences. We treat each other with respect, support each other's passions, and help each other grow. We welcome healthy debate but don't tolerate intolerance. We take this commitment outside our 4 walls, creating neighborhood theaters that are deeply tied to the local community.

BOLDLY GO

Like the crew of the Starship Enterprise, we seek out new experiences and pursue innovation in all of our work. We take risks and chart new territory. We learn from our mistakes and continuously improve.

GIVE A SH!T

We are passionate about creating awesome experiences. We obsess over every detail and take pride in our work because we know it makes all the difference to our guests and our teammates. Our pursuit of excellence drives us to do our best.