Cocinero de Linea - Line Cook

Full Time Line Cook

Europa Village is a unique destination in the wine region that offers a European old world experience, where the service is friendly, generous, and limitless. Everything our visitors see, touch, and enjoy is crafted with an unparalleled level of authenticity that reflects our European theme. The Bolero restaurant, located in Europa Village, takes our guests on a culinary journey through all of Spain. Our menu celebrates the centuries-old tradition of sharing food in the tapas style. Tapas are usually prepared in small portions, ideal for sharing and enjoying in company. Europa Village is looking for a full time line cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, an extroverted, self-motivated, and energetic personality. Experience in fine dining restaurants will be valued. A minimum of two years of experience as a line cook is required. Responsibilities of the restaurant line cook include: preparing, cleaning, and organizing work stations; preparing menu items following recipes and according to the standards of Bolero in Europa Village; making adjustments to food to accommodate guests with allergies or specific dietary needs; maintaining detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards, and regulations; ensuring all ingredients and supplies are available at the start of each shift; receiving orders from service staff or through the computerized system; having the ability to handle multiple food orders at the same time; supervising multiple food orders as new orders come in; cooking and preparing dishes according to specific guest instructions; ensuring high-quality food is served at all times; meeting portion size and quality standards; ensuring each guest order includes the correct food and accompaniments; ensuring food prepared for a table leaves the kitchen simultaneously and with high quality; ensuring all food is stored in the correct containers; ensuring all food is stored at the appropriate temperatures; measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes using various cooking utensils and equipment; observing and tasting food during cooking through tasting, smelling, and checking with a fork to ensure it is fully cooked; cutting meats, portioning food into serving dishes, and adding sauces or broths as needed; decorating food precisely according to recipes and presentation guidelines; following all food handling, sanitation, and health department regulations; maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area; helping to keep designated stations, freezers, refrigerators, and food storage areas stocked daily; following the proper food rotation system and helping to manage food inventory regularly; requesting food and supplies when levels are low; ensuring the kitchen area remains clean, sanitized, and organized at all times; ensuring equipment and appliances are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained properly; being able to stand for long periods of time; working at a fast pace to ensure timely food service; having high skill in performing multiple tasks simultaneously and supervising various foods cooking at the same time. Expectations of the restaurant line cook include: creating and fostering a team work environment by helping coworkers or guests without hesitation; being able to communicate the story of Europa Village; treating all employees and guests with respect; arriving at work prepared, with excellent personal presentation, clean and ironed uniform, and appropriate pants, socks, and shoes; arriving on time to work and respecting attendance and punctuality policies; complying with Europa Village policies and procedures; being hospitable, welcoming, and showing a positive attitude and willingness to help when needed; maintaining constant attention to detail; being available to work weekends and holidays. Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour