Line Cook

Bardenay of Boise • Boise, ID

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of a line cook is to prepare food for our guests. Guest satisfaction in our restaurant revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food, and overall dining experience. The line cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the kitchen's pantry, fry station, grill, broiler and saute areas.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• Professional communication skills are required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Constant standing with some walking.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a timely manner and in accordance with local health regulations.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the supervisor.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.
• Reports equipment problems immediately to supervisors.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager at any time.

Benefits

• Dental insurance on day 1
• Vision insurance on day 1
• Complimentary meal while working
• $1 beer or half off any cocktail at end of shift
• Health insurance offered after one year of employment when averaging over 30 hours/week
• Employee-owned company with annual share opportunities
• Paid holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July)
• ServSafe Food Handlers certification paid for by the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed