Line Cook - Salt + Smoke, St. Charles

Salt + Smoke•St. Charles, MO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Salt + Smoke is looking for passionate individuals to join their team at the St. Charles location. They are committed to delivering outstanding experiences through great food and great people. The company values community, warmth, and belonging, aiming to make everyone feel welcome and supported. Salt + Smoke offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, and numerous opportunities for advancement within the company, including leadership, corporate, operations, or commissary roles. They also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Requirements

Ability to be organized and capable of multi-tasking with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a face paced environment.
Ability to stand and be on feet for extended periods of time in varied climate conditions.
Ability to carry and lift up to 50 to 80 lbs frequently.
Ability to go up and down stairs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs.
Ability to travel locally for outside catering functions as needed.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1+ year of cooking or kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
Date all food containers and rotate, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up.
Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
Return all food items not used on the next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, and loss.
Operate, maintain and properly clean all kitchen line cook equipment.
Understand and comply with proper food preparation, cooking, handling and storage.
Understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage.
Assist in putting away incoming orders and deliveries.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.