Employment Opportunity - Line Cook
We are offering an opportunity to participate in the fast-growing cider industry with a startup company that is well positioned to manufacture quality cider and distribute into an as-yet underserved region. We are located in NW Montana right between Flathead Lake, the largest lake west of the Mississippi, and the beautiful mountain ranges of Glacier National Park. This is a beautiful place to live and we are offering full time employment and an opportunity to share in our growth commensurate with our ability to generate sustained growth in the Midwest-and Northwest United States.
We want to hire a full time Line Cook to join our team!
The Line Cook prepares, seasons, and cooks all food orders in the restaurant and maintains the quality, presentation, and sanitation of the kitchen, and may order supplies, keep records and accounts or price items on the menu. Please read the description below and if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Prepares a variety of food utilizing skill and creativity
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensures all sanitation procedures are being followed
Cleans food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
Reads food orders or receives instructions as to food required by customer; prepares food accordingly
Turns or stir foods to ensure even cooking and seasons and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
Washes, cuts, and prepares foods designated for cooking, and measures ingredients required for food
Regulates temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Ensures that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently
Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing with utensils
Ensures adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures
Utilizes tools and machines, measures, cuts, and otherwise works on materials with precision
Ensures proper storage labeling and dating of all food
Occasionally may need to fill in washing dishes
Any other tasks as requested by a manager on duty
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 years of related experience in a high volume restaurant environment or equivalent; experience with grill and sauté required
Current Serve Safe or ability to pass the Serve Safe exam
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, and a positive outlook
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (required)
Knowledge of or ability to learn basic sanitation and workplace safety regulations, food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
Vocational school courses in kitchen basics such as food safety and handling procedures preferred
Must be efficient, quick, and work well as part of a team
Ability to withstand constant pressure to prepare meals quickly, while ensuring quality is maintained, and safety and sanitation guidelines are observed at all times
Personal cleanliness is essential
Must be available to work evenings and weekends as scheduled
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand and walk quickly for long periods of time. The position requires manual dexterity and ability to quickly move hand(s) for cutting, chopping, and plating; use of hand with arm, grasp, manipulate or assemble. Talk and hear; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 75 pounds. Raising the arms above the shoulder is sometimes required.
What We Offer:
A chance to get in on the ground level of a rapidly growing company in the fastest growing category in the United States.
A challenging and fun work environment.