​​​​​Kitchen Team- Cooks and Dishwashers

Job Description

Job Description

Job Classification: Part-Time/variable hour and Full-Time positions are available

Benefits Eligibility: Full-Time~ Eligible. Part-Time~ Not Eligible.

Reports To: Restaurant’s Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef

Work Schedule: Varied, flexible, evenings and weekends required. Full-Time positions work 35-40 hours per week. Part-Time positions hours are based on availability.

Summary of Role:

- Line Cooks work throughout a lunch or dinner service to properly and efficiently prepare all dishes ordered. This is done while professionally communicating with colleagues, maintaining station cleanliness, and following food safety practices.

- Dishwashers are vital members of our kitchen team who ensure the cleanliness and organization of all tableware, pots, pans, cooking and food prep tools, etc. Dishwashers perform physically demanding work in a hot, humid work environment.

What’s in it for you (Full-Time Role):

Hourly pay rate between $11-$17 per hour based on skill set or experience

Health and Dental Insurance offered with company share

Holiday Pay for company observed holidays

Life Insurance

Eligible for Length of Service Pay Increase Program

Eligible for Referral Bonus Program

30% Discount at all company locations

Mentor-guided career & personal development opportunity, via our 1-1 program

Food & beverage training from industry experts

Potential access to industry certifications

Company sponsored gatherings and events

What’s in it for you (Part-Time Role):

Position pay rate range between $11-$17 per hour based on experience.

Flexible work schedule

Eligible for Length of Service Pay Increase Program

Eligible for Referral Bonus Program

30% discount at all company locations

Company observed holidays off work

Food & beverage training from industry experts

Mentor-guided career & personal development opportunity, via our 1-1 program

Opportunity for career advancement within our company

Company sponsored gatherings and events

Key Responsibilities, Cook:

Follow food safety and cleanliness procedures at all times

Keep your assigned station and equipment clean, sanitized and orderly during your shift

Safely operate your assigned station and equipment; report any functional or mechanical problems to a manager immediately

Execute daily food prep in an accurate & timely manner according to recipes and direction

Set up and stock assigned line station accurately and efficiently

Remain in your station preparing all food ordered throughout assigned shift

Constant attention to food quality, preparation quality, and plate presentation.

Maintain ticket time consistency

Communicate professionally & efficiently with colleagues

Perform all side duties and cleaning duties as assigned

Perform additional duties related to kitchen operations as assigned by managers

What we need from you, Cook:

1-2 years of previous high-volume restaurant kitchen experience preferred

Ability and willingness to move quickly, efficiently and safely through the kitchen

Strong work ethic to execute demanding physical and mental work under pressure

Positive attitude that remains consistent under pressure

Key Responsibilities, Dishwasher:

Scrub and spray, send through dish machine and unload all dirty dishes

Operate the spray gun which shoots hot water at a high velocity

Learn the storage place & put away all clean tableware, pots, pans, cooking tools, etc

Keep the dish room and equipment clean and orderly during your shift

Safely operate the dish machine; report any functional or mechanical problems to a manager immediately

Monitor dish machine temperature and chemical levels to ensure a sanitary wash cycle

Follow food safety and cleanliness procedures at all times

Handle all wares and equipment safely and carefully to prevent breakage

Perform all side duties and cleaning duties as assigned

Perform additional duties related to kitchen operations as assigned by managers

What we need from you, Dishwasher:

Ability to move quickly, efficiently and safely through the kitchen

Strong work ethic to execute demanding work under pressure

Positive attitude that remains consistent under pressure

Physical Demands:

Ability to be on your feet & standing up to 8 hours

Ability to reach & lift above the head as needed

Ability to lift, carry and move items up to 60 lbs

Ability to squat, bend, and twist your body as needed

Ability to function in a work environment that is hot, loud, in tight spaces with colleagues, contains wet and slippery surfaces

Ability to work near and interact with hot cooking surfaces and equipment including but not limited to the grill, gas burners, fryers, ovens, toasters, etc