Line Cook

Benefits: Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Company parties Dental insurance Employee discounts Tuition assistance Bayshore Club is seeking for BOH staff to join a world class team at our waterfront restaurant in Coconut Grove!

JOB OVERVIEW:

Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with departmental quality standards, recipes and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate Culinary College Degree 0 to 2 years experience as a Line cook at a 4/5 star restaurant Food handling certificate Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations Ability to provide legible communication Sanitation certificate. (Preferred) Previous Supervisory experience is a plus Skills: Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy. Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through. Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment. Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' food orders. Ability to maintain good coordination. Ability to transport cases of received goods to the workstation; pots and pans of food from storage/prep areas to the serving line. Ability to work an 8-hour shift in hot, noisy and sometimes close conditions. Ability to work with all products and ingredients involved. Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met. Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions. Ability to comprehend and follow recipes. Ability to expand and condense recipes. Ability to work the grill Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision. Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Essential Job Function: Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and restaurant requirements. Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental/restaurant policies and procedures. Meet with Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. Opening Shift - Turn on specified equipment (i.e., ovens, deep fryers), fill steam table and unlock secured areas (i.e., reach-ins, walk-ins); secure keys according to procedures. Complete opening duties: Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to standards. Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies. Ensure everything complies with standards. Check production schedule and pars. Establish priority items for the day. Inform the Sous Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks. Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock in designated areas. Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and work stations; rectify any deficiencies. Maintain throughout the shift. Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day. Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service. Continue prep work after the meal period for the next meal service. Check printer at the work station; ensure that it is in working order and there is enough paper available for the shift. Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards. Inform the Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out. Inform F&B service staff of 86'd items and amount of available menu specials throughout the meal period. Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests. Inform Head Cook of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere. Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and restaurant requirements. Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost. Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables. Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station. Direct and assist Stewards in order to make clean up a more efficient process. Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Head Cook before leaving. Successful completion of the Restaurant training/certification process. Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties according to department standards: all food items to the proper storage areas. Rotate all returned product. Wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away. Straighten up and organize all storage areas. Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins and shelves. Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations. Ice down hot items from the steam table, so they cool quickly. Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift. Restock items that were depleted during the shift.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Assist with inventories as scheduled. Assist in plating up Banquet hot meals as assigned. Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule. Perform duties in other areas of kitchen as assigned. Work at off-premise functions. Research new menu items. Attend designated meetings (Line-up, monthly meeting, general session, e.g.). Provide Lateral Service if and when possible.

KEY RELATIONSHIP:

Internal: Kitchen Staff, Stewarding Staff, F&B Staff, Purchasing Department, Storeroom, Engineering, Catering Staff, Conference Services Staff. External: Guests/Visitors, Food Vendors, Equipment Repair Company Personnel, Health Department Inspectors.

NOTE:

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. Grove Bay is an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer, you must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.