Grill Cook - High Paying
3 Days Old
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Description
Line Cooks play a key role in delivering the superior food and service that is central to the mission of Eddie Merlot's. Line Cooks are responsible for preparing high quality food in a timely, efficient, and sanitary manner. Accountabilities include: adhering to Eddie Merlot's Policies and Procedures manual; following Eddie Merlot's standard recipes, procedures, and presentation specifications; meeting food and occupational safety standards; and following guidelines for producing exceptional food with minimal waste. Line Cooks maintain their stations in a clean and orderly manner and partner with Prep Cooks, Butchers, Dishwashers, Runners, Managers, and other team members to ensure that each and every guest receives outstanding food and hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Complete and pass required training modules - both initial and ongoing.
- Know the weekly work schedule, arrive at work on time, and meet standards for uniform and professional appearance.
- Communicate with Executive Chef or Sous Chef to learn about nightly specials, guest flow, banquets, or special events.
- Set up station in accordance with standard procedures and carry out food preparation assignments.
- Re-stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products throughout the shift. Handle, store, and rotate products in accordance with standard procedures.
- Produce food items, following Eddie Merlot's standard recipes, portion control standards, temperature and presentation specifications, sanitation procedures, and timing guidelines.
- Prepare food dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized work station throughout the shift.
- Perform side and closing duties as assigned, following checklists.
- Assist with sanitary food storage, cleaning, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Follow established reporting procedures for re-cooks, spills and wastage, problems, incidents, and accidents.
- Demonstrate teamwork at all times by communicating openly with others and looking for opportunities to assist other team members as needed. Cross-train and willingly help in other stations and kitchen roles as needed.
- Follow all Eddie Merlot's Policies and Procedures and guidelines for station requirements and workplace behavior.
- Attend team meetings. Communicate information regarding guest requests or complaints and ideas for improvement to Managers.
- Follow all policies and procedures, station standards and guidelines, and regulations related to food handling, sanitation and safety.
- Experienced Line Cooks may assist with training and supervision.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Complete and pass required training modules - both initial and ongoing.
- Know the weekly work schedule, arrive at work on time, and meet standards for uniform and professional appearance.
- Communicate with Executive Chef or Sous Chef to learn about nightly specials, guest flow, banquets, or special events.
- Set up station in accordance with standard procedures and carry out food preparation assignments.
- Re-stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products throughout the shift. Handle, store, and rotate products in accordance with standard procedures.
- Produce food items, following Eddie Merlot's standard recipes, portion control standards, temperature and presentation specifications, sanitation procedures, and timing guidelines.
- Prepare food dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized work station throughout the shift.
- Perform side and closing duties as assigned, following checklists.
- Assist with sanitary food storage, cleaning, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Follow established reporting procedures for re-cooks, spills and wastage, problems, incidents, and accidents.
- Demonstrate teamwork at all times by communicating openly with others and looking for opportunities to assist other team members as needed. Cross-train and willingly help in other stations and kitchen roles as needed.
- Follow all Eddie Merlot's Policies and Procedures and guidelines for station requirements and workplace behavior.
- Attend team meetings. Communicate information regarding guest requests or complaints and ideas for improvement to Managers.
- Follow all policies and procedures, station standards and guidelines, and regulations related to food handling, sanitation and safety.
- Experienced Line Cooks may assist with training and supervision.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Must have 2-3 years experience as a grill or broiler cook with steaks.
Position Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements
- One or more year's experience as a line cook, preferably in a fine dining restaurant.
- Experience operating grills, broilers, fryers, saut burners, convection ovens, flat-top ranges, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and production, cooking techniques, sanitation and safe food handling.
- Commitment to quality, service, and expanding knowledge and skills.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Must be able to read and communicate in English.
- Clean and professional appearance.
- Must be self motivated and able to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
- Able to multi-task and manage quickly changing priorities.
- Strong team-work orientation, well organized, able to take direction from others.
- Basic math and computer skills preferred.
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Able to stand for 5 or more hours at a time.
- Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen equipment.
- Will be constantly exposed to high temperature and working in a crowded, space-limited area. Occasional exposure to cold and water.
Salary Range
Position
Line Cook - EM
Division
Eddie Merlot's
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
- Location:
- Cincinnati