Head Line Cook and Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Juleps New Southern Cuisine is looking for a sous chef and line cook to join our team.

Sous Chef Position is a salaried position based on experience.

Line Cook Position Starts at $14.00/hour.

Responsibilities 

· Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations.

· Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.

· Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner.

· Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.

· Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.

· Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items.

· Packages all products to proper specifications.

· Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines.

· Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.

· Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations.

· Sets up and operates kitchen equipment

· Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet.

· Performs other duties assigned.

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Qualifications 

· At least six months' experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.

· Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.

· Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Attentive and detailed oriented.

· Capable of following procedures and taking directions.

· Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

Physical Requirements 

· Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids.

· Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.