Line Cook

Job Summary

We believe our Booze Crew will make or break the experience and culture of The Boozy Mutt. We are looking for hard working, self-motivating, team focused, and dog loving people to join our team.

As lead line cook, this person must cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. This person must also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating, garnishing of cooked items, and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates. All sanitation, stocking, and safety protocols must also be maintained at all times, along with all operational protocols.

The Line Cook is responsible for ensuring that they produce food items efficiently and consistently to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Activities & Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• All food orders cooked must be processed through the POS system.
• Responsible for the quality of products served. Follows all instructions provided and taught by Head Chef at all times.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and serve food to servers or guests.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• 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 for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed including delivery support.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Follow all end-of-shift checkout procedures, as outlined by the company.
• Maintain a good team environment by assisting other team members with their station duties and side work when there is a need and/or when available.
• Complete, pass, and demonstrate knowledge from all relevant trainings assigned by due date.

Job Requirements

• Two 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 9 hours).

Perks

• Paid training
  
• Dog Day Pass for your dog (when off-shift) - 100% off
• Shift meal  - 100% off
• Post Shift Beverage - 100% off 
• Food and beverages when off-duty - 25% off
  
• Merchandise - 30% off
• Opportunity to work with a one-of-a-kind start-up that is looking to change the way that people and their dogs build a sense of community!