Line Cook - Solon

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective 

At Big Grove we pride ourselves in amazing experiences for the community, staff and guests and one of the ways we do that is through food. In these line and prep roles, you will be responsible for executing these experiences by preparing high-quality ingredients, executing our recipes with precision, and ensuring a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation, and is eager to contribute to a team that values excellence in every dish. If you have a love for cooking and take pride in crafting delicious meals and experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Core Values

Big Grove only hires and retains people who exhibit our core values. Our Core Values are:

1. Set the Tone

2. Thirst for Improvement

3. We Care

4. Practice Candor

5. Passion Driven

You will be given a culture deck explaining these core values. The goal of our culture deck is to show you who we are as a company, and then you can decide if you personally align with us and are excited to begin a career here. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Line Cook

1. Create amazing experiences through the creation of a variety of menu items following established recipes and presentation guidelines.

2. Ensure that food is fresh, properly stored, and consistently high in quality.

3. Manage a designated station within the kitchen and maintain equipment and tools.

4. Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.

5. Ensure food comes out simultaneously, exceeding kitchen standards within appropriate ticket times

6. Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to maintain a smooth and organized workflow.

7. Adapt to changing menu items and work collaboratively to address kitchen challenges.

8. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation during and after service.

9. Have a positive & professional approach with coworkers, vendors & customers

Prep Cook

1. Prepare, measure, portion and store food items as needed for service. 

2. Safely operate kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, food processors, and ovens.

3. Ensure that food is fresh, properly stored, and consistently high in quality.

4. Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.

5. Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to maintain a smooth and organized workflow.

6. Adapt to changing menu items and work collaboratively to address kitchen challenges.

7. Constantly contribute to kitchen cleanliness and sanitation

8. Maintain a positive & professional approach with coworkers, vendors & customers

Competencies