Saute Cook

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic team

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a saute cook to uphold the highest standards of quality for each dish, delivering a consistent and memorable dining experience within a team-driven kitchen.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of kitchen prep and line cook experience, solid knife skills, and be able to work nights, weekends and holidays. Compliance with safety and sanitation rules is essential, along with clear communication with managers and staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years kitchen prep and line cook experience
• Basic cooking knowledge
• Food cost knowledge
• Kitchen safety, sanitation and handling procedures
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to read and follow basic cooking directions
• Clear communication with managers and staff

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality cuisine accurately and efficiently, following portion sizes, methods, standards and kitchen policies
• Take 100% responsibility for quality of products as served
• Adhere to DHEC cleanliness and sanitation regulations
• Stock and maintain sufficient food at line stations for smooth service
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station and equipment
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other methods
• Follow plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes
• Assist in food prep during off-peak periods
• Close the kitchen properly and follow closing checklist
• Attend scheduled meetings and offer improvement suggestions

Skills

Professional cooking

Knife handling

Team communication

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

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.

What we will ask of you:

• 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.