Line Cook at Saddlehill Winery & Farmhouse Kitchen

Saddlehill Cellars•Voorhees, NJ

15h•$20 - $25

About The Position

Line Cooks are responsible for their assigned stations. This includes excellent communication skills, use of prep/par sheets, participation in ordering and inventories, adherence to all sanitation and safety standards, kitchen policies, and high-quality preparation, cooking, and production of dishes during service to menu and recipe specifications.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.
Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
Ability to take direction
Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to work resourcefully, and proactively resolve issues
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
Polished presentation
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner
Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time
Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet Saddlehill kitchen standards
Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
Properly store and/or discard leftover food
Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
Ensure all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO
Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance
Perform all other reasonably assigned duties