What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Line Cook position at Down the Street Eats?
Lead Line Cook
Down the Street Eats is a restaurant group based in and around Winter Park, Colorado. We believe in having great food and great service at all of our locations.
We just have one problem: there are a lot of hungry guests looking for some delicious bites! We specialize in small plates and elevated comfort food.
This is where you come in. The Lead Line Cook will be a key leader in ensuring we can continue our awesome restaurant operation. You will be hands-on in assisting the Kitchen Manager, lead & train other cooks in various kitchen techniques. You will need to enjoy working in a fast paced and upbeat environment.
What Winning Looks Like:
- Ensuring the highest quality food and presentation standards for every guest every time!
- Oversee the chain of food preparation work done by line cooks.
- Observe workers engage in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that standards are met.
- Assisting in training and managing kitchen staff in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control, sanitation and cleanliness.
- Maintaining a high sense of urgency during peak production times.
- Efficient and consistent execution of recipes and daily specials.
- Helps in creating an environment that fosters creativity, education, personal and professional development.
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and preventative maintenance plans.
- Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from vendors, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
- Most importantly – Have fun while providing the best service possible to our guests!
Skills Needed to Win:
- 1 year experience working in a scratch kitchen
- 2 years experience managing a small team (4-6 people)
- Ability to develop and implement processes to increase efficiency
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours!) and have the stamina to work 45 - 55 hours per week consistently
- About Down The Street Eats:
About the company:
- We are a privately owned company founded in 2005 by Tim Hubbard.
- We run on EOS or the Entrepreneurial Operating System which ensures we all share the same vision, continue to gain traction and grow, and keep our company healthy and functional.
- We believe in positive attitudes, consistency, hard work, growth and accountability. These are core values that we all hold dear and live out each and every day.
By the way, we like to have fun and provide some great perks and benefits too! Here is what you can expect:
- Season pass or end of season bonus incentive
- Free meals when working
- Paid sick time off
- 50% off meals at all Down the Street Eats locations
- Flexible schedules
- A company who appreciates you!
Down the Street Eats is a restaurant group based out of Winter Park, Colorado. We currently own 4 concepts and 4 locations: Rudi's Deli Winter Park, Vertical Bistro & Tap, Brickhouse 40 and The Noble Buck.
Salary : $22 - $26
