Prep/Line Cook

Strike Back Bowling LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Uniform provided

Job summary

Harmony Bowl is seeking a Prep/Line Cook for our growing restaurant in Colorado Springs. You will arrive on time to prepare and serve the menu, maintaining a high standard of food quality and service while supporting a smooth kitchen operation.

The role requires experience as a prep/line cook, basic food safety knowledge, and strong teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment. We offer benefits and opportunities to advance within hospitality.

Qualifications

• Background as a prep/line cook or related experience.
• Basic food safety knowledge and ability to learn handling techniques.
• Excellent customer service and team collaboration.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold foods, ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Prepare food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Expedite orders while maintaining quality and using FIFO.
• Observe and test food to regulate temperatures for safety.
• Cook foods by baking, roasting, frying, and grilling.
• Maintain inventory and rotate stock using FIFO system.
• Prepare dinner items prior to service based on typical volume.
• Assist and train kitchen staff in guidelines for temperature control and sanitation.
• Create dishes that connect guests to our bowling experience.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by management.

Skills

Prep/Line Cook

Food safety

Food handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Under pressure

Hygiene

Learn recipes

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

16 years old

Job description

Harmony Bowl is growing, and we are hiring for our full-service restaurant! We value excellent customer service and timeliness. Our team members are the key to our exceptional customer experience. Our business is hospitality, our existence is dependent on how well we meet our responsibilities. Our first responsibility is to our guests. We must appeal to a broad spectrum of consumers and provide our excellent services in a professional manner to satisfy the customer’s needs. If you are a Prep/Line cook looking for a job that you can build and advance in we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

Job Summary:

Prep/Line Cooks will arrive on time to prepare and serve our delicious and delectable menu to our growing customer base. Cooks will prepare and serve our food with a smile and respond appropriately to the flow of business using downtime for prep and clean and using rush time to accurately prepare ordered menu items.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare cold foods, operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers
• Prepare food in a fast-paced kitchen
• Expedite orders while maintaining food being cooked on flat top, fryers, and ovens.
• Observe and test food to determine quality and safety by regulating temperature of ovens, grills, and fryers
• Cook foods by baking, roasting, frying, and grilling
• Maintain inventory/stock freezer, refrigerator and storeroom, prep tables, and utilize the FIFO system of rotation
• Prepare dinner items prior to service based on typical volume of each night using standard FIFO Guidelines
• Assist and train other kitchen personnel in proper guidelines in temperature control and sanitation of workstations
• Craft delicious food that connects guests to our signature bowling experience that exhilarates the taste buds and nourishes the soul
• Perform additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by management

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Background as a prep/line cook or related experience
• Basic Understanding of or the ability to learn food and workplace safety
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
• Excellent customer service skills and etiquette
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
• Ability to work well as part of the team
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene
• Ability to learn restaurant menu and recipes
• Have effective communication skills
• Have problem solving abilities
• Be self-motivating and organized
• Must be at least 16 years old

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and work through the duration of shift (8 Hours). This position will spend 100% of the time standing
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs sometimes and 35 lbs regularly
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours
• Manual dexterity to ensure proper operation of kitchen utensils and cutting tools

Benefits We Offer:

• $18-$20 per hour including TIPS
• 401K
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• Paid on the job training
• Uniform provided at no cost (Shirt/Hat)
• Half cost meals
• Free drinks (Non-Alcoholic)
• Exclusive employee discounts in pro shop
• Free bowling