New Line Cook Grill Saute or Salad

The Depot•Auburn, AL

About The Position

We are looking for experienced Line Cooks to join The Depot's Culinary team! The Depot's daily purpose is to craft excellence in all we do to foster authentic hospitality for our guests and for each other. Our commitment to excellence, growth, hospitality, & teamwork defines our restaurant group. We look for individuals who have integrity, practice authenticity, maintain a positive attitude at work, and understand the importance of putting in maximum effort daily. If you are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food, have prior cooking experience, can manage multiple priorities, and contribute to a friendly, productive team atmosphere, we want YOU to apply today. Note: No experience, but I want to get started in the kitchen. Still apply! We pride ourselves on being a teaching environment. We are open to hiring candidates with limited to no experience who are eager to learn—beginning pay scale subject to change based on experience.

Requirements

Previous experience as a restaurant cook in a high-volume environment required
Effective communication skills
Ability to lift 30+ lbs
Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Responsibilities

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
Season and cook food according to recipes and experience
Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, with high-quality standards and in a timely fashion
Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism
Answer, report, and follow the executive or sous chef’s instructions
Clean up the station and take care of leftover food
Stock inventory appropriately
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Benefits

Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Health Insurance Plans with affordable prices through the company provided for Full-Time Employees
Our culinary team is paid, in addition to their base wages, a culinary fee that is equal to 3% of the total food sales in the pay period. The culinary fee is divided among the team based on hours worked and adds (on average) $1.75-$2.25 per hour to our staff's wages.