Line Cook - YOT Bar & Kitchen

Thompson Hospitality; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

YOT Bar & Kitchen in Lauderdale Marine Center is seeking a Line Cook to join our waterfront kitchen. You will prepare and execute dishes with precision, uphold recipes and standards, and collaborate with a skilled culinary team in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, food safety, teamwork, and consistent quality as you help deliver memorable dining experiences to guests aboard our waterfront venue.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing demands.
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional food to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and kitchen guidelines with attention to detail.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of taste and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized station, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, producing high-quality dishes consistently.

Skills

Culinary experience

Cooking techniques

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Become a culinary artist at YOT Bar & Kitchen as a Line Cook, where you'll showcase your skills and passion for cooking to create exceptional dishes for our guests. As a Line Cook, you will be at the heart of our kitchen, working closely with our culinary team to prepare and execute dishes with precision and creativity. Your dedication to culinary excellence and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will contribute to the success of our breathtaking waterfront location within the Lauderdale Marine Center. If you thrive on culinary challenges and want to be part of a dynamic kitchen team, we invite you to join YOT Bar & Kitchen!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and kitchen guidelines with attention to detail.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of taste and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized station, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, producing high-quality dishes consistently.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing demands.
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional food to our guests.

Physical Requirements:

• Cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Certification in food safety and sanitation is a plus.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and all holidays.
• Stand for long hours, often in wet conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (Dishes, garbage bags).
• Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
• Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.

Who We Are:

YOT Bar & Kitchen, led by Proprietor Mike Linder, is a celebrated waterfront dining experience situated within the Lauderdale Marine Center. With nearly three decades of experience as a restaurateur, Mike's talent for creating exceptional dining experiences is evident at YOT. From sky to sea, his impressive background includes operating Jet Runway Café and Silver Lining Inflight Catering. YOT not only offers remarkable dining but also yacht provisioning and event production, elevating the experience even further. As an Line Cook at YOT Bar & Kitchen, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing guests with the finest hospitality and breathtaking waterfront views.

Thompson Hospitality

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.