Line Cook

Benefits:

• Company parties

• Dental insurance

• Employee discounts

• Health insurance

• Opportunity for advancement

• Paid time off

• Training & development

• Tuition assistance

• Vision insurance

Stiltsville Fish Bar is seeking a passionate line cook to join a world-class team at our upscale key west inspired venue!

JOB OVERVIEW:

Plan, prep, set up, and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with departmental quality standards, recipes, and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or guests.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate

• Culinary College Degree

• 0 to 2 years experience as a Line cook at a 4/5 star restaurant

• Food handling certificate

• Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management to their understanding

• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations

• Ability to provide legible communication

• Sanitation certificate. (Preferred)

• Previous Supervisory experience is a plus

Skills:

• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.

• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through.

• Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.

• Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' food orders.

• Ability to maintain good coordination.

• Ability to transport cases of received goods to the workstation; pots and pans of food from storage/prep areas to the serving line.

• Ability to work an 8-hour shift in hot, noisy, and sometimes close conditions.

• Ability to work with all products and ingredients involved.

• Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met.

• Ability to operate, clean, and maintain all equipment required in job functions.

• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.

• Ability to expand and condense recipes.

• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Essential Job Function:

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and restaurant requirements.

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental/restaurant policies and procedures.

• Meet with Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.

• Opening Shift - Turn on specified equipment (i.e., ovens, deep fryers), fill steam table and unlock secured areas (i.e., reach-ins, walk-ins); secure keys according to procedures.

• Complete opening duties:

• Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to standards.

• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies. Ensure everything complies with standards.

• Check production schedule and pars.

• Establish priority items for the day.

• Inform the Sous Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.

• Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock in designated areas.

• Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and work stations; rectify any deficiencies. Maintain throughout the shift.

• Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day.

• Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service.

• Continue prep work after the meal period for the next meal service.

• Check the printer at the work station; ensure that it is in working order and that there is enough paper available for the shift.

• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.

• Inform the Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out.

• Inform F&B service staff of 86'd items and the amount of available menu specials throughout the meal period.

• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.

• Inform the Head Cook of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere.

• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by the Health Department and restaurant requirements.

• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs.

• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and