Sauté Cook

Summary of Position: The Sauté Cook is responsible for executing our sauté station with precision, consistency, and urgency while delivering exceptional food quality during every service. This role prepares a variety of made-to-order dishes using sauté techniques, ensuring recipes, cooking temperatures, presentation standards, and ticket times are consistently met. The Sauté Cook plays a key role in coordinating with the kitchen team to maintain a smooth flow of service while upholding Crooked Hammock Brewery's commitment to quality, teamwork, and hospitality. Must Enjoy the Ride!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook sauté station menu items according to company recipes and specifications using sauté burners, pasta cookers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
• Execute sauces, pastas, proteins, vegetables, and specialty dishes with consistency and attention to detail.
• Manage multiple tickets simultaneously while maintaining quality, organization, and speed during peak service periods.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure all food is prepared safely and meets quality standards.
• Coordinate timing with grill, fry, pantry, expo, and other kitchen stations to ensure order completion.
• Prepare and stock all mise en place before each shift to ensure a successful service.
• Maintain proper portioning and recipe adherence to minimize waste and control food costs.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards for every dish leaving the station.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary sauté station throughout the shift.
• Properly label, date, store, rotate, and handle all food products following FIFO procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to leadership before shortages occur.
• Assist with daily prep responsibilities and support other kitchen stations when needed.
• Complete all opening, side work, and closing responsibilities according to station checklists.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Attend scheduled employee meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Manager-on-Duty.
• Live the brand and be a brand ambassador; must Enjoy the Ride!

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of full-service restaurant sauté or line cook experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; culinary education preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
• Strong understanding of sauté cooking techniques, sauces, proteins, seafood, pasta preparation, and vegetable cookery.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to execute recipes consistently with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, prep sheets, and cooking instructions.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure.
• Positive attitude with a team-first mindset.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, twist, reach, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Compensation: This position pays hourly and offers awesome employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities
• Travel opportunities
• Team events & outings like our recent ski trip to the Poconos
• Local lifestyle perks like paddle-boarding & kayaking discounts
• Employee appreciation events & seasonal parties
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship
• Food, beverage & retail discounts
• Celebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellness
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching and mentorship