Line Cook at the Old Savannah Distillery

Historic Tours of America•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares and cooks food, maintains cleanliness, and ensures compliance with food safety regulations. Although the role may not involve direct guest contact, its responsibilities are critical to the restaurant’s success. At The Old Savannah Distillery, the Line Cook prepares, seasons, and cooks dishes to the standards of the distillery and Kitchen Manager. The role includes receiving and ordering products and preparing recipes and menu items to specification. Shift times are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. or 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Pay is $17 per hour, with paid training. A food handling certification program must be completed before working in the kitchen, and required food and drink certifications must be maintained.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Complete a food handling certification program before working in the kitchen.
Maintain required food and drink certifications.
Pass a pre-employment background check and substance abuse testing.
Ability to work independently for extended periods and in groups within established rules and regulations.
Ability to display a positive, energetic, and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and coworkers.
Strong communication and listening skills, and excellent speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Ability to comprehend and use technical or professional language to communicate complex ideas.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Passion for helping people and making visitors’ Savannah experience memorable.

Responsibilities

Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Observe and test foods to determine whether they are sufficiently cooked, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment using kitchen utensils and equipment.
Receive and order products.
Prepare recipes and menu products to specification.
Maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety regulations.

Benefits

Paid training
Paid vacation time for full-time employees
Paid sick time for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees
401(k) plan with company matching for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees
First Stop Health 24-hour access to a doctor by phone or computer for employees and their dependents, paid 100% by the employer
Discounts in retail stores
Free admission to all company attractions
Award and recognition celebrations throughout the year
Fun and upbeat work environment
Company-sponsored health and wellness plans for full-time employees