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Lead Line Cook

$20 - $23 per hour
Full-time

Aster Hall

Aster Hall , a part of Hogsalt, is seeking a seasoned   Lead Line Cook ($20/hr-$23/hr)  who is ready to take the next step in their culinary career. Ideal candidates are experienced Line Cooks with good experience working in high-volume and possess a strong foundation in culinary technique, organization, and execution.

In addition to technical skills, we are looking for individuals who demonstrate leadership potential, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. This role is for someone who wants to help drive standards, mentor fellow cooks, and continue growing toward future leadership positions within the company.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about upholding Hogsalt’s values of  harmony, accountability, and resilience. Successful Hogsalt team members are enthusiastic about providing high quality and consistent dining experiences to guests and actively contribute to an organized, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.

We offer a full suite of  benefits , including partially subsidized  medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) program, commuter benefits, dining discounts and rewards, and paid time off!

Experience & Qualifications: 

  • 2 year of cooking experience in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant. 

  • Passion for excellence, superior service standards, and a positive attitude.

  • Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

  • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the shift, including frequent bending, lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, and stooping.

  • Ability to remain positive and productive in a potentially hot or cold work environment.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Set up and stock station with all necessary supplies, ensuring proper inventory control.

  • Cook and prepare menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff according to the Hogsalt Recipe Index, ensuring food quality and time standards are always met.

  • Maintain a high level of communication, understand the verbiage for call backs of menu items, and keep lines of dialogue open and relevant to service.

  • Answer, report to, and follow instructions and direction from Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or other leadership.

  • Properly clean and break down station at the end of service, ensuring all food handling and food storage standards are met.

  • Ensure that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations at all times.

  • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers, leadership, vendors, and guests..

Hogsalt is not your typical restaurant group. Guests know us for transportive spaces and sumptuous fare, but what we are most proud of is the generosity we extend to our teams. Our service team reimagines hospitality with energy and a sense of fun. Our culinary team makes classic dishes so expertly that you'll remember why they became classics. No matter which of our 20+ restaurants you visit, you'll see we're an organization that makes people — our guests and ourselves — happy.

Ready to join our team?

Please apply directly to this ad. 

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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