Cook - The Pub
About The Position
The Cook at The Pub prepares and executes a variety of dishes with precision and efficiency. The role supports the Executive Chef in kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, to ensure quality and consistency. It also helps maintain an organized, efficient kitchen; monitors food quality and freshness; and contributes to inventory management, ordering, and cost control. The Cook works with the culinary and front-of-house teams to support smooth service, address guest concerns and special requests, and help create a positive, inclusive workplace. The position includes training and mentoring kitchen staff, following recipes and portion and presentation standards, and complying with food safety and sanitation requirements. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience as a line cook or in a similar culinary role, with an understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and food safety practices.
- Familiarity with operating and maintaining kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, salamanders, broilers, and fryers.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Accuracy and precision in preparing consistent, high-quality dishes.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to stand for long hours, work in a hot and fast-paced kitchen, and lift heavy objects such as pots, pans, and food supplies.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
- Obtain or hold any locally, state, or county-required food-handling or sanitation licenses and certificates.
- Responsible beverage service certification is required.
- Strong beverage knowledge, including wines.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Critical-thinking skills and basic math skills.
- Safety-minded, professional, friendly, self-motivated, honest, and detail-oriented, with integrity and a team-oriented approach.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Nice To Haves
- Fresh, locally sourced ingredient experience is not specified as a qualification; the posting says such ingredients are used whenever possible.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute dishes in accordance with established recipes, portion-control guidelines, and presentation standards.
- Support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
- Help develop innovative, seasonally inspired menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients when possible.
- Maintain an organized and efficient kitchen and contribute to workflow, inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
- Monitor food quality and freshness, participate in inspections, and take corrective action when needed.
- Assist with training and mentoring kitchen staff on cooking techniques, safety procedures, and sanitation practices.
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to support communication and service and resolve guest concerns or special requests.
- Follow food safety and sanitation regulations and promote a safe, clean working environment.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices and seek opportunities to improve culinary skills and knowledge.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
