Spar Cafe Line Cook

McMenamins•Olympia, WA

36d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

In general, every McMenamins line cook will be asked to handle every task from the opening to the closing of the kitchen. Duties include, but are not limited to, the manufacture and presentation of all hot & cold food products. This may include salads, hot & cold sandwiches, pastas, hot & cold appetizers, pizzas, weekly specials, and sauté & grill items. Each line cook is responsible for the organization and cleaning of their work area. Being a line cook can be hard physical work, takes mental agility, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. A line cook must have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Each employee is expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management. All McMenamins employees will be expected to keep current on company events, history, and products. Other duties as assigned by the Manager on Duty (MOD). Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Requirements

Obtain and maintain a current food handlers card
Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
Ability to remain calm, focused, and provide excellent food products in a high-volume environment
Follow strict adherence to deadlines and product quality
Work for long periods on feet with frequent walking and standing
Perform repetitive movements such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting, and stooping
Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, chopping, using kitchen equipment, as well as working with and around sharp objects, including knives and slicers
Work in a hot kitchen and around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, and hot-oil fryers
Communicate clearly, be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking experience is preferred
Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred

Responsibilities

Manufacture and presentation of all hot & cold food products
Organization and cleaning of work area
Perform job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management
Keep current on company events, history, and products
Produce excellent quality food for customers
Accurately work with numbers, orders, follow recipes and food specs
Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person, if necessary
Remain calm, focused, and provide excellent food products in a high-volume environment
Follow strict adherence to deadlines and product quality
Communicate clearly, be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
Complete dishwashing duties as needed