Rio Grande Line Cook

Wet Willie's; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Boulder, Colorado is hiring a Line Cook responsible for the quick and accurate production of menu items. This role requires a strong adherence to recipes and standards of quality, while working closely with teammates to ensure a smooth kitchen operation.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work station, preparing food, and operating kitchen equipment. Ideal candidates will communicate effectively, have basic Serve Safe knowledge, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers.
• Basic Serve Safe knowledge is required.
• Understand and practice proper knife storage and usage.
• Understand and practice all food storage procedures.
• Ability to multi-task well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized work station.
• Receive deliveries and verify accuracy.
• Time and keep track of multiple orders.
• Prepare menu items correctly by following recipes.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic Serve Safe knowledge

Knife storage and usage

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Job description

Job 162578 - Rio Grande Line Cook (Boulder, CO)

Line cooks at the Rio are responsible for the quick and accurate production of all items on our menu. They are required to know the Rio's recipes and menu item book, and must be able to consistently assemble dishes that meet our standards of quality. Line cooks work closely with their teammates to monitor food quality and production. Their duties include:

• Maintaining a clean and organized work station.
• Receiving deliveries and verifying accuracy.
• Timing and keeping track of multiple orders at one time.
• Preparing all of our menu items correctly by following our recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Operating a variety of kitchen equipment safely.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to effectively communicate with management and co-workers.
• Basic Serve Safe knowledge is required.
• Understand and practice proper knife storage and usage.
• Understand and practice all food storage procedures.
• Able to multi-task well and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Create great working relationships with teammates.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work on foot for extended periods of time (up to 10‑12 hours per day).
• Must be able to move 50 lbs for distances of up to 10 ft.
• Must be able to balance and move up to 25 lbs for distances of up to 50 ft.
• Must be able to withstand work environments from 0 degrees F to 100 degrees F.
• Must be able to understand and respond to co-workers in a loud environment.
• Must be able to visually recognize proper food presentations and food quality.