Lead Line Cook - Downtown Birmingham

Frothy Monkey•Birmingham, AL

35d

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled back of house leader with experience managing high volume kitchens with 3 meal-parts, with an emphasis on breakfast and lunch. We use fresh, quality ingredients to prepare original food and drink, served in a cozy and approachable atmosphere. We focus on an exceptional breakfast through dinner experience for our guests- 7 days a week, 363 days a year. Supporting our catering business is also a part of this position. Frothy Monkey offers an inclusive and creative workplace. Our team members have the opportunity to collaborate with others, grow professionally, and contribute to a growing company. We extend hospitality to our guests and to each other. We offer generous benefits for full time employees and competitive pay for all positions

Requirements

Be an optimistic, warm individual who works well independently as well as in teams.
Willing to smile often and abundantly, and take pleasure in making others happy.
Possess strong leadership skills. Able to train, manage, and develop staff effectively.
Have prior experience cooking in and managing a high volume kitchen that uses fresh ingredients. We cook from scratch.
Have strong organization skills and the ability to multitask in a high pressure environment.
Knowledge of health code and FDA regulations is desired.
Uphold cleanliness standards.
Have the desire to grow, learn, and use creativity in problem solving.
Love their local community and help engender a spirit of inclusiveness within our walls.

Responsibilities

Communicate with co-workers appropriately
Have a respectful tact and tone
Have a good attitude
Give feedback constructively
Must be able to work all stations (Prep, expo, etc)
Must be able to train on how to work all stations
Must be able to completely set up the line
Identify prep needs to avoid 86ing items
Oversee presentation to ensure consistency
Make respectful corrections on cooking and plating
Display a sense of urgency and coach on urgency
Communicate needs with FOH staff (i.e. ticket times, 86 items, etc)
Conduct line checks to ensure proper prep
Know how to place orders according to pars and COGS budgeting
Be Servsafe Certified or willing to become certified
Fill out taste and temp logs on every scheduled shift
Fill out time and temp logs for cooling food
Monitor dishwashers to ensure proper cleaning and testing procedures
FIFO
Proper thawing and cooking temps
Proper handwashing
Monitor and bring to management’s attention any outstanding issues
Cleaning all stainless in the kitchen
No buildup of dust
Make sure that cooks are cleaning and restocking as necessary and for following shifts
Monitor for proper opening and closing procedures
All equipment is being completely cleaned inside and out on a regular basis
All deep cleaning procedures being followed
Floors are properly cleaned and swept regularly