What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook at Saddlehill Farmhouse Kitchen position at SADDLEHILL CELLARS?
Cook
Position Summary
Line Cooks are responsible for their assigned stations. This includes excellent communication skills, use of prep/par sheets, participation in ordering and inventories, adherence to all sanitation and safety standards, kitchen policies, and high-quality preparation, cooking, and production of dishes during service to menu and recipe specifications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
- Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
- Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.
- Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work resourcefully, and proactively resolve issues
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
- Polished presentation
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Overview of Responsibilities
- Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner
- Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
- Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time
- Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
- Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet Saddlehill kitchen standards
- Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
- Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
- Properly store and/or discard leftover food
- Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
- Ensure all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO
- Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
- Perform all other reasonably assigned duties
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Rate (Starting $20/hr)
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Healthcare options available
Background Check Required.
Salary : $20 - $25