Experienced Line Cook

Eli's On The Hill • Branford, CT

113d

About The Position

Join the Eli’s Restaurant Group family! Our restaurants are recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. The Eli’s Line Cook will be at the front lines, carrying out new developing recipes and menu items as set by the Chef. You will be responsible for presenting new dishes with precision and quality that meet our Eli’s company standards. Tasked with mastering the stations, you will also be accountable for cleanliness and, food and equipment safety knowledge.

Requirements

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity.
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station.
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Get along well with others and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Executing menu items from start to finish, including preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of menu items.
• Honing existing skills while learning new techniques and building skill set.
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff.
• Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.
• Participating in deep cleaning of BOH work areas.
• Safely and effectively using and operating all necessary tools and equipment, including knives.
• Effectively communicating to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction.

Benefits

• Top notch benefits
• Career-long training and development
• Opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers