AM Line Cook

Sage Hospitality Group•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Mercantile, Chef Alex Seidel's acclaimed restaurant, where seasonal ingredients, strong relationships with local producers, and genuine hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. Become part of a team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences through thoughtful service, culinary excellence, and a commitment to showcasing the best of our region. This role ensures proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks, and maintaining proper sanitation levels.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
One to two full years of employment in a related position.
Brunch experience required.
Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs.
Continuous standing during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, 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.
Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
Return all food items not used on next shift to designed 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, loss and usage per SOP.

Benefits

Eligible to participate in property tip program
Complementary RTD EcoPass
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.