Cook

The Courtyard Cafe•Brecksville, OH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Courtyard Restaurant is a full-service restaurant and bar in Brecksville, Ohio, with a made-from-scratch kitchen. It serves lunch and dinner and offers an outdoor patio, takeout, and a full-service bar. The restaurant is hiring a Line Cook for a fast-paced kitchen. Available schedules are 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. or 2 p.m. to close, with up to five shifts per week. The restaurant does not work Sundays or holidays and states that there are no late hours. The role is expected to start immediately. The Line Cook prepares food to specified recipes and standards using methods such as grilling, frying, and sautéing. The cook also handles food safely, follows sanitation requirements, stores food correctly, and cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift. Success in the role requires knife skills, familiarity with kitchen equipment, accuracy and speed, organization, communication, teamwork, stamina, and attention to detail.

Requirements

Excellent knife skills.
Knowledge of food safety.
Proficiency with kitchen equipment.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to follow directions and instructions.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience with various cooking methods and procedures.
Familiarity with industry best practices.
Strong communication, teamwork, organizational ability, speed, stamina, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook; preferred but not mandatory.
High-volume or casual dining line cook experience.
Grill experience.

Responsibilities

Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other methods according to specified recipes and standards.
Handle food properly and ensure correct storage to meet food-safety and sanitation requirements.
Clean and sanitize cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
Follow directions and instructions while working as a team member in a fast-paced kitchen.