Pm Lead Line Cook

Do You Love Diner and Deli Food as Much as We Do?

Come join our fabulous fun-loving team at The Hayden!

We are ready to grow and teach our team to be more amazing than ever! We are looking to add YOU to our team!

Are you someone who loves Retro Diners, and Pastrami? Loves working with others? Loves working in a fast paced environment? We want you!

The Hayden Perks

• You get to work in a fun & positive environment.
• You get continuous training and learning not only for the restaurant, but personal growth as well.
• You will have opportunities for advancement.
• You will have the opportunity to be in a mostly scratch kitchen and work with passionate chefs.
• You will get an hourly wage of $15 per hour plus Kitchen Love ($1.50-$2 + an hour) with performance-based increases in the future.

Who we’re looking for to be on our team!

• You are a person who loves to work as a team with others.
• You love to work with guests and help them feel welcome.
• You are a person who can work in a high paced environment.
• You are a person who likes to keep a clean and organized work area.
• You are a person who can follow instructions and written instructions (like checklists and recipes).

What requirements will be expected

• You will be expected to get/have a Texas Food Handlers Permit.
• You will be expected to wear a chef coat, Hayden shirt, or black toned shirt(nothing offensive) and long pants.. (No yoga/stretch pants)
• You will be required to wear non-slip shoes.
• You will come to work with a good attitude and ready to work with the team.

About The Hayden

We are a locally owned cool kid Diner, that is heavily flavor focused..

We believe in high-quality & fresh ingredients. We make our own Pastrami, Deli Turkey, & Pancakes to extremely high standards!

We also believe in the team concept and working together! We completely believe that The Hayden wouldn’t be what it is today without an amazing team! One team!

We are offering opportunities for Line Cooks that could advance within the company.

FAIR WARNING: Some positions require you to be over 18 years old. But we have a position available for all ages!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Physical setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Morning shift (Weekends Mandatory)
• Evening shift (Will be out by 10 pm most nights)

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

The Details:

Reports to: Chef

Overview: Assist the Chef as you work alongside and supervise cooks as you and them prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the orders of our guests and dependent on volume of orders.

Primary:

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of The Hayden: To Celebrate the Amazingness of both the Classic American Diner & Jewish Delicatessen through Community, Familiarity, Fun & Over the Top Deliciousness.
• Perform Daily Line Checks and Ensure Standards are being upheld on the line.
• Be the line of defense when the Chef isn't there to ensure high quality food.
• Be able to be dependable in the morning to open up in the AM. Being the first one in.
• Be available to work till close on selected days.
• Be available to working on weekends and other peak times.
• Refer and prepare the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, salamanders, fryers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, smoker, tilt skillet and refrigeration equipment.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures in ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Take and record the temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Portion according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and wrap the food, or plate for service to guests.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, dressings, slicing and portioning pastrami, and sauces.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Assist in other parts of the kitchen if requested by the chef.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Promptly inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
• Reheat to temperature sauces and soups.
• Uses the Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products; does not rely on the memory of oneself or others.
• Complete opening and closing checklists as assigned and assists others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet and exceed guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Supplemental

• Keep records of the quantities of food used.
• Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.
• Cut, slice, or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking.
• Being Willing assist in whatever needs the kitchen might have, That's not my Job is not a response..
• Commercial use:
• blenders, choppers, cubers, dicers, grinders, processors, and/or slicers
• deep fryers, griddles, grills, ovens ranges, smokers, tilt skillet, and/or toasters
• cutlery
• dishwashers
• dough machines
• measuring cups
• mixers
• scales
• Ice dispensers

Physical Demands:

• One or more years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
• Able to communicate effectively with managers and kitchen personnel
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)

We are looking for people to add to our team that also Live our Core Values of Hospitality, Teamwork, Integrity, and Positivity. Please reach out if your up to the challenge of making some of the best Diner food in the state.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 4 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 4 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person