Line Cook - VU Rooftop

Line Cook - VU Rooftop

A Line Cook is the backbone of our entire operation. We are looking for experienced Line Cooks to join our growing team and help prepare meals according to our standardized recipes. In this position, your principal goal will be to prepare high-quality meals that meet the Chef's exact specifications, while doing so in a fast-paced environment and busy restaurant. You will be responsible for setting up your station, stocking inventory and maintaining sanitation standards. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills. Ultimately, you will play an essential role in contributing to our Guest satisfaction and restaurant growth.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary mise en place
• Answer, report, and follow instructions from Executive Chef, Sous Chef and/or kitchen Managers
• Prepare food for service
• Cook menu items in compliance with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Keep a positive and professional approach with coworkers
• Make sure that food comes out simultaneously with great quality and in a timely manner
• Comply with nutrition and allergy regulations and standards
• Help with preparation of pizza dough and other prep if needed
• Must pass/take a Food Handlers Certificate within two weeks of hire date

Other Functions:

• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor
• Comply with health and food safety standards, restocking items and sanitation

Physical Functions:

• Ability to stand/walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
• Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, carry, climb stairs, finely manipulate and key in data
• Return unused items after service to the correct inventory location
• Work in both warm and cool environments
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

Qualifications, Education and Behavior:

• Must be 18 years old
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining safety standards and procedures
• Ability to properly handle a knife, confidently
• Ability to work in high volume environments and multitask
• Ability to work early morning hours or late evening hours
• Ability to work consistent schedule at least 4 days per week
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients and how to use kitchen equipment

WHY THIS IS A CAREER & NOT JUST A JOB!

• Benefit Packages (Medical, Dental and Vision) with employer subsidy
• Competitive Pay and 401K + Match
• Paid Time Off (Salary), Paid Sick Leave and Paid Maternity
• Monthly Food + Beverage Perks at all of our establishments
• Quarterly Bonus Program (Salary)

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