Lewes, DE
149 days ago
Line Cook
Line Cook - Crooked Hammock Brewery
Job Description

Summary of Position: 
Line Cooks are leaders in the Crooked Hammock Brewery kitchen and are responsible for fueling food passion to our staff. They are challenged to assist in creating feature dishes, educating the staff, and learning every station. Line Cooks must accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products, as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. They also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all plates. Must Enjoy the Ride!

Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes Handle, store and rotate all products properly Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed Assist other areas in the Back of the House when needed Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty Live the brand and be a brand ambassador; make decisions in the best interest of the business at all times
Qualifications:     1-3 years full-service restaurant kitchen experience preferred High School Diploma or equivalent required; Culinary degree preferred Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States Must possess strong understanding of cooking methods & procedures, and knife handling skills Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail Ability to read & follow cooking directions and other instructions pertaining to the position Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment Basic written & verbal communication skills Must be organized with a self-starter & motivated work ethic Must be a team player Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, lift, and carry heavy materials up to 50lbs   Hours & Pay: This position pays $15-17/hour with awesome employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe! Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities Travel opportunities Team events & outings  Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship Food, beverage & retail discounts Benefits for salaried team and paid time off for full-time hourly employees Celebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellness ...and tons more! We're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!
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