Saute Cook

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic hospitality team

Fast-paced work environment

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Bentonville, Arkansas, is seeking a Saute Cook to maintain high quality standards in dish preparation. The role emphasizes consistency and perfection in providing a memorable dining experience. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting high-quality cuisine, adhering to cleanliness and sanitation standards, and assisting in kitchen operations. A minimum of 2 years of kitchen preparation and line cooking experience is required, along with basic cooking and knife handling skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and line cooking.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare highest quality cuisine consistently according to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Line cook experience

Basic cooking directions

Knife handling skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Saute Cook

The Role:

As a saute cook, you maintain high quality standards for each dish that is sent out. Consistency and perfection are the two things you strive for when delivering an unforgettable dining experience while working in a team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepare the highest quality cuisine for our guests; compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products serves
• Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or maintaining
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Assists in food prep assignments during off‑peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement

Requirements for Success

• A minimum 2 years’ experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Basic food cost knowledge
• Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast‑paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.