Line Cook - Gjelina LV

Gjelina Group•Las Vegas, NV

8d•$19

About The Position

This position will be responsible for cooking a wide variety of foods following traditional and modern recipes. Work in line with the restaurant's concept, identity, and ethos. Learn the preparation of all food and food-related procedures and ensure the utmost quality. Take direction from the chef team, and help create a collaborative, and positive work environment. Train new staff when applicable, passing along procedures put in place, or approved by the chef team.

Requirements

2+ years of cooking experience.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekend shifts, and holidays.
Must know basic math and measurements
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
In-depth understanding of professional cooking/baking, knife handling skills and safety
Ability to take direction
Ability to train and teach
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Strong baking skills needed
Ability to work with speed and efficiency
Demonstrates integrity, trust, ethics, and values.
Must be able to take direction and delegate responsibilities effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptable, team-oriented, dependable, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Maintain high standards of appearance and hygiene that include clean clothes, nails, and hair. No heavy perfumes/colognes.
Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
Handle and store ingredients and food
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
Execute opening and closing procedures
Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
Monitor station inventory levels
Accommodate guests' special requests
Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers
Follows the prep list created by management
Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills
Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station
Helps with other kitchen duties assigned by the Chefs to ensure all department needs are met.
Act with integrity, honesty and leadership that promotes company's values.
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and ensure proper set up and breakdown of the entire operation.
Assist management with ensuring daily, weekly, monthly logs are maintained
Assist in checking food quality and food temperatures throughout the day to maintain company and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point rules and regulations.
Cross train in other positions and provide support to those workstations as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.