Part-time Line Cook-The Local

Carolina Hurricanes; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Cook/Prep employee to join our back-of-house team. You will follow recipes and quality standards, prepare vegetables, meats and seafood, and help ensure every plate meets high quality expectations.

The role requires 2 years of kitchen experience, the ability to work evenings and weekends, and a commitment to food safety. Starting pay is up to $17.00 per hour, with full-time shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• 2 years of previous cook/prep experience.
• ServSafe certification highly preferred.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and quality standards to prepare various items.
• Stock and manage assigned food station(s) and ensure quality.
• Keep work stations clean, sanitized and organized at all times.
• Assist executive and sous chef with daily tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certified

Job description

As a key part of our back-of-the-house team, you are just as important as the chef itself. You will act as our high-quality standards expert, ensuring every guest expectation is met and every experience is a positive one. Your duties will consist of assisting the executive and sous chef with their daily tasks. You will play a key role in contributing to our customers’ satisfaction and the overall success of The Local brand.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Come to work on time and prepared for your shift in proper uniform.
• Quickly become efficient in specified preparation of all menu items.
• Follow a given recipe and quality standard and prepare various food items, including vegetables, poultry, meats, and seafood for cooking using different methods and kitchen equipment such as oven, broilers, fryers and grills.
• Stock and manage assigned food station(s) and ensure quality of food served
• Physically inspect and see all food sent from the kitchen and make requisitions for food items and supplies that are needed.
• Understand and adhere to company’s policies and processes, cooking methods, standard portion sizes, and kitchen rules and quality standards.
• Ensure sufficient amount of food products are stocked and maintained at line stations to facilitate hitch-free service period.
• Ensure food products are portioned before cooking by following standard portion sizes and recipe that have been specified.
• Ensure work station area, including shelves, tables, grills fryers, pasta, broilers, cookers convection oven, sauté burners, refrigeration equipment, and flat top range are kept cleaned and sanitized always following safety and sanitation policies and processes of the company.
• Keep to proper garnish set up and plate presentation for every dish.
• Keep food servers informed of ticket times, and attend to orders from guests promptly and efficiently and with a friendly attitude.
• Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures.
• Help in food prep tasks during off-peak periods when needed.
• Ensure proper closure of kitchen by following kitchen stations’ closing checklist; also, help others to close the kitchen.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant and other services as directed by management.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Starting pay up to $17.00 depending on level of experience

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrate sound moral and ethical principles at work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment without losing composure still maintaining high quality standards.
• Exhibits excellent cooking skills and knowledge of different cooking methods.
• Well-versed in preparing food items constantly while adhering to recipe standards.
• Highly skilled in setting up stations in the restaurant.
• Committed to practice, check, and strengthen food safety procedures.
• Competent at creating and upholding a safe working environment.
• Able to re-stock all items as required all through shift.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with staff and customers.
• Good math and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain quick, accurate and excellent customer relationships.
• Must be able to work a varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Must pass a criminal background check

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certified highly preferred.
• 2 years of previous cook/prep experience.

Hurricanes Holding, LLC reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Hurricanes Holdings, LLC may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.