Raw Bar/Lead Line Cook/Jr Sous

Marshhouserestaurant; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Raw Bar/Lead Line Cook/Jr Sous to produce high-quality menu items. This dynamic role combines traditional cooking with specialized skills in handling raw seafood. You will manage food production, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure adherence to safety standards while mentoring the kitchen staff. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with food preparation and sanitation standards.
• Ability to meet physical demands and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare raw bar items and ingredients.
• Train and lead line staff to meet service and safety standards.

Skills

Knife Skills

Fish Butchering

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Raw Bar/Lead Line Cook/Jr Sous, you will be responsible for producing high-quality menu items under the chef's direction. This role combines the duties of a traditional line cook with the specialized skills required for handling and presenting raw seafood items.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing, handling and preparing all raw bar items and ingredients

• Experienced knife skills and fish butchering

• Controlling food production and managing kitchen inventory

• Ordering, budgeting and receiving supplies

• Invoice processing

• Maintaining a clean kitchen and adhering to all sanitation standards

• Following proper methods for preparing and cooking food

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the menu (including preparation, seasoning, ingredients, and plate presentation)

• Preparing, cooking, and seasoning all food according to recipes

In addition, you will train, mentor, and lead all line staff to meet service and safety standards. A high level of attention to detail and food safety knowledge are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must be familiar with all phases of food preparation, specifically maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the raw bar area and proper storage and organization of the seafood items. You must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team. Must be able to uphold company standards related to appearance and hygiene. Must have one year prior experience in a kitchen.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Mobility and dexterity to move large, heavy objects up to 100 lbs. Manual dexterity to include using kitchen utensils and handling food items. Must be able to tolerate industry standard chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing, and be able to withstand a hot and/or close environment. Must be able to work at a fast pace, and to respond to visual and oral cues.