Lead Line Cook

We are looking for professional lead line cooks to add to our culinary team. We are looking for a long-term, career minded profession to help manage, prep, setup, cleanliness, day-to-day cooking. The Lead Line Cook will oversee line cooks, proper set-up/clean up of stations for service, keep a clean and efficient line and prepare food to the chef’s specifications and standards. Lead Line Cook duties will consist of assisting the Executive and Sous chefs with their daily tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in building the team, keeping the staff and customers happy and helping us be the best place on Old World Third Street.

Responsibilities

Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions

Clean up station and take care of leftover food

Stock inventory appropriately

Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook

Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Familiar with industry’s best practices

Culinary school diploma