Line Cook

Ri Ra Portland•Portland, ME

24d

About The Position

Rí Rá is a community-oriented pub and restaurant in downtown Portland, Maine, operated by Buzz Hospitality. The Line Cook prepares food for general service and special and private events, following exact specifications and maintaining quality, presentation, cleanliness, and sanitation standards. The role supports the kitchen team and the company mission to create experiences that people love.

Requirements

Passion for food and strong knowledge of food and culinary techniques.
Pride in the position and in the presentation and quality of food served.
Commitment to cleanliness and sanitation of the station and kitchen.
Team-oriented approach and consideration for guests and fellow employees.
Organization, strong communication skills, and ability to multitask.
Understanding of genuine hospitality.
Experience in a high-volume, full-service scratch kitchen.
Ideally, any state or county licenses required for food service.

Nice To Haves

State or county license requirements for food service, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality menu items in a timely manner for general service and special or private events, following provided specifications.
Complete prep and portioning tasks assigned by the Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or BOH Supervisor.
Take initiative to prepare general service items and restock stations as needed.
Follow company standard operating procedures for health and sanitation.
Keep workstations clean, organized, and ready for inspection.
Clean and maintain kitchen small wares and equipment.
Complete kitchen setup and breakdown tasks to standard.
Follow local and state laws related to food service and the back-of-house facility.