Line Cook

Tiny Boxwoods Productions•La Grange, IL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Tiny Boxwoods Productions’ cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction. Cooks prepare food to the specifications and standards set by Tiny Boxwoods Productions. As a cook, you will hold yourself to a higher culinary standard, and it is your attention to each preparation that keeps guests wanting to dine with us. Your hard work pays off when a dish that you have thoughtfully helped to prepare has guests raving and anxious to return. Here at Tiny Boxwoods we are passionate about three things: food, service, and our employees. We are always looking for good people to come and join our family and make Tiny Boxwoods the best it can be! Being part of the Tiny's team means more than just having a job. We believe in nurturing and teaching our employees, providing room to grow, and offering opportunities for leadership. The best part about Tiny's is who we get to surround ourselves with every day. We pride ourselves in our culture and the high standards we set for each other. We want people to come to work happy and feel taken care of, so they can provide the best service for our guests.

Requirements

Texas Food Handlers’ certificate
Positive outlook and outgoing personality
Knowledge of culinary techniques
Good memory
Flexible availability in scheduling possibly including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints
High level of multitasking skills
Great teamwork skills
Strong attention to detail
Sanitation Certification
Non-slip, closed toe and heel footwear is required.
Incumbent is required to stand/walk for long periods of time.
Incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, and see.
Incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Incumbent must be able to constantly move in the kitchen and dish area where space may be limited.
Incumbent must be able to use their hands to lift, handle or control objects or tools.
Incumbent must be able to perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
It is necessary for this position to react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.

Responsibilities

Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking according to recipes and menu(s)
Quickly learn and be knowledgeable of applicable menu(s)
Properly mise-en-place the station to which they are assigned
Safely use any and all kitchen equipment as directed including but not limited to deli slicers, mixers, ovens, and gas ranges
Self-demonstrate culinary techniques such as cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety, and sanitation practices
Learn and accurately follow recipes
Adhere to timing standards as prescribed for your station in order to support the team and produce high quality food in a timely fashion
Test foods to ensure proper preparation, seasoning and temperature while maintaining food safety standards
Maintain thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Various cleaning tasks and side work as assigned by management
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance meeting the ‘Pressed and Tailored’ standard
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Must be consistent and dependable
Performs other duties as assigned