Line Cook III

Line Cook III

The Won't Stop Hospitality Inc. Line Cook III is an advanced culinary role responsible for consistently executing dishes with precision, speed, and leadership on the line. Line Cook III team members are expected to set the standard for culinary excellence, uphold company recipes and procedures, and support kitchen leadership in training and mentoring less experienced cooks. This role is essential in maintaining the radically different and radically better expectations of our loyal customer base while ensuring the safety, sanitation, and sacredness of the kitchen.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain station with all products, tools, and supplies necessary for service.
• Lead by example in speed, accuracy, and consistency of dish execution.
• Proactively replenish and organize service line throughout shifts.
• Accurately follow recipes, portioning, and plating standards with zero compromise on quality.
• Provide guidance and support to Line Cook I and II team members, including informal training and mentoring.
• Communicate effectively with the Kitchen Manager, Store Leaders, and service staff regarding ticket times and special requests.
• Maintain strict compliance with nutrition, sanitation, and safety guidelines at all times.
• Properly store, rotate, and label food according to local, state, federal, and company policies.
• Physically inspect and verify quality of all food items leaving the line, removing any dishes that do not meet company standards.
• Demonstrate a "clean as you go" mentality and ensure closing duties are completed thoroughly.
• Assist with inventory and prep list completion as assigned.
• Uphold the Won't Stop Hospitality Inc. employee handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 1 year in a high-volumn, full-service environment
• Working knowledge and/or exposure to kitchen and culinary standards, procedures, and functions preferred
• Proven ability to work multiple stations with precision
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and organize time with strong attention to detail
• High integrity and openness
• Highly motivated with an inquiring mind and passion for excellence

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides guidance and day-to-day mentorship to Line Cook I and II positions under the direction of the Kitchen Manager and Store leadership.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Education and/or Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant preferred. Must demonstrate basic knowledge of dining room operations, service procedures, and guest interaction standards.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak fluently, in the primary language of the property location.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense, define problems, collect data and notify management when necessary. Ability to successfully re-prioritize tasks in a moment's notice.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations.

Confidentiality: Due to the sensitive nature of the information dealt with, all job-related information will be held in strictest confidence unless otherwise directed by the CEO or CHRO.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a restaurant setting with public contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a restaurant setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.