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.