Saute Cook

The Compton • Bentonville, AR

4d

About The Position

The Saute Cook prepares high-quality cuisine consistently and efficiently, following standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies and procedures. The role is part of a team-oriented kitchen focused on delivering an unforgettable dining experience. The cook is responsible for product quality, food safety and sanitation, maintaining a stocked and orderly station, preparing ingredients and dishes using various cooking methods, and supporting food preparation and kitchen closing as needed. The position also includes attending scheduled employee meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of kitchen preparation and line cook experience.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skills.
• Basic food cost knowledge.
• Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand basic cooking directions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen employees, and restaurant employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cuisine accurately and efficiently according to portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules and procedures.
• Take full responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Follow DHEC cleanliness and sanitation regulations and kitchen safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Stock and maintain adequate food products at line stations for service.
• Keep the workstation and kitchen equipment clean and sanitary, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection ovens, flat-top ranges, and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, and seasoning.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Assist with food preparation assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly, follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations, and assist others with closing.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
• Internal growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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