What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Line Cook position at Poogan s Hospitality Group?
An Introduction to Poogan’s Hospitality Group
Cherishing a meal together is one of history’s most enduring traditions, and in Charleston, generations have dined with Poogan’s Hospitality Group, founders of the legendary Poogan’s Porch, Poogan’s Smokehouse, Poogan’s Courtyard, and the newest concept, Poogan’s Southern Kitchen. Our Southern upbringing has instilled in us a closely held set of beliefs: hard work, patience, and that a good story is best shared over a great meal.
Poogan's Hospitality Group is where classic dishes meet true craft and creativity; where the warmth is genuine and the caring is measured in small details; where casual comforts bring guests back and a nurturing work environment provides reasons for our team members to stay. By honoring these traditions, we have created our own brand of Southern hospitality.
If you would like to work for a growing company that continues to promote and cultivate a culture of honesty, integrity, and respect, we invite you to join us!
What We Bring to the Table
Compensation ranging from: $15 - $17 per hour
Our comprehensive package includes the following benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Direct deposit
- Health insurance coverage through BCBS with 24/7 telemedicine available*
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match*
- Paid time off*
- Access to dental and vision coverage, critical illness and accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, and life insurance*
- Dining discounts at all of our Poogan's Hospitality Group locations
- Exclusive shopping, travel, and entertainment discounts at hotels, theme parks, rental car agencies, and more
- Opportunities for career advancement. We prefer to promote from within!
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth through ongoing education, mentorship, and quarterly performance reviews
* for associates who meet eligibility requirements
The Details of the Position
Title: Line Cook
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Weekdays (AM/PM), Weekends (AM/PM)
Work location: Poogan’s Southern Kitchen
Responsibilities (include the following and other responsibilities that may be assigned as needed):
- Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
- Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb
- Season and cook food according to recipes
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
- Know and comply consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, recipes, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure smooth service
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
- Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer any suggestions for improvement
What You Bring to the Table
Your experience: 1 year of line cook experience is preferred, but we will gladly train any applicants that are a good fit
Your education level: High School Diploma or equivalent
Your abilities, skills, and traits:
- Demonstrated knowledge of skill and ability to safely and effectively operate standard foodservice equipment
- Work well under pressure and maintain fast, efficient service
- Exhibit a “can-do”attitude and is a team player
- Take pride in your work
- Be dependable
- Be able to stand for duration of shift, climb stairs, and lift and move heavy items
How to Take the Next Step
We’d like to get to know you. If you are interested in this position, please respond with an up-to-date resume and a list of 2-3 potential interview times. Helpful hint: a cultural fit is important to us. To stand out among applicants, we recommend including a brief statement as to why you would make the next great addition to the team at Poogan’s Hospitality Group.
Salary : $15 - $17