Cook - BRU Burger, Lexington

CRG Dining•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Cook prepares and cooks a wide variety of dishes, helping ensure that menu items meet the restaurant’s quality and taste standards. The role works in a back-of-house, full-scratch kitchen focused on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It calls for culinary skill, attention to detail, and a commitment to food safety to support an exceptional guest dining experience. The Cook prepares and portions ingredients to recipes and standards; cooks and plates dishes accurately and efficiently; and maintains food quality, presentation, timing, temperature, and portion standards. The role also involves learning the menu, maintaining an organized kitchen, supporting inventory and ordering as needed, collaborating with kitchen colleagues, and following health, safety, and food-handling procedures. The position requires working in a fast-paced kitchen and may involve evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, extended periods of standing, lifting and carrying heavy pots and pans, and exposure to heat, steam, and kitchen equipment. The employer offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic kitchen environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of culinary techniques, cooking methods, and food safety practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality food.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying heavy pots and pans.
Tolerance for exposure to heat, steam, and kitchen equipment.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience as a cook or line cook in a restaurant setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and portion ingredients according to restaurant recipes and standards, ensuring food freshness and quality.
Follow food safety guidelines and hygiene standards during food preparation.
Cook and plate dishes accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and ingredient portions; adjust seasoning and flavors as needed to meet customer preferences.
Understand menu offerings, explain dishes to customers, and stay informed about menu changes and special promotions.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace; label and store prepared food items and ingredients properly.
Assist with inventory management and food ordering as needed.
Collaborate and communicate with chefs, sous chefs, and kitchen assistants to support efficient kitchen operations.
Follow health, safety, and food-handling procedures; monitor food storage temperatures and promptly report issues.
Report equipment malfunctions and maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.