Our restaurant is looking to hire a line cook who will be responsible for preparing awesome dishes for our guests.
Duties will include but not limited to, prepping meals by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, cooking meals, checking ingredients for freshness, and arranging and garnishing the dishes.
You will also be in charge of ensuring that the kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.
To be successful in this job, you will need thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.
Culinary school education is preferred but not required, and prior experience in a related position is an advantage.
*Tasks*
* Preparing awesome meals for our customers following the instructions provided.
* Weighing, measuring, mixing, and prepping ingredients according to recipes.
* Steaming, grilling, broiling, baking, or frying meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
* Checking food and ingredients for freshness.
* Cleaning and disinfecting all food preparation tools, instruments, and equipment before and after each use.
* Ensuring that all food surfaces, as well as refrigerators, ovens, freezers, and microwaves, are clean.
* Promptly notifying the supervisor of any incidents or suspicions of food contamination.
* Cleaning up all spills and leaks as and when they occur to avoid accidents.
* Following proper food storage procedures to prevent spoilage.
* Arranging and garnishing dishes.
* Working well under pressure and within the time limit.
* Monitoring food supplies and informing the supervisor of low stock to ensure that the food preparation process isn’t disrupted or delayed due to insufficient ingredients.
* Helping lead and inspire our kitchen staff with the restaurant manager and chef.
* Wowing our guests with amazing dishes.
* Preparing workstation with required ingredients and equipment, and keeping station sanitary and organized throughout the shift.
* Preparing ingredients following recipes and guidelines.
* Steaming vegetables and other basic cooking responsibilities.
* Ensuring ingredients are tagged, date-labeled, covered, stored, and rotated effectively.
* Overseeing food levels and restocking items on time.
*Job Requirements*
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
* Culinary school 2-4 year degree or foreign equivalency preferred but not required.
* Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation positions.
* Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.
* Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
* Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
* Able to handle work in a fast-paced environment.
* A food handler's license.
* Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
* The ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50lbs
* The ability to work as part of a team.
* Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
* 2+ years of kitchen production experience.
* Excellent understanding of food preparation fundamentals.
* Ability to follow recipes.
* Sound understanding of food allergies and food borne illnesses.
* Basic mathematical skills.
* Proficient knife handling skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Available to work shifts, on public holidays, and over weekends.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $15.
00 - $18.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
Shift:
* Evening shift
* Night shift
Weekly day range:
* Every weekend
* Monday to Friday
* Rotating weekends
* Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
* Missoula, MT 59802: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person