Dishwasher (PT) - Ole Red Nashville

Line Cook

As a Line Cook in our legendary music and entertainment venues, you'll play a crucial role in delivering delicious, high-quality food that fuels the guest experience. You'll prepare ingredients, cook dishes to specifications, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards in a high-volume kitchen surrounded by the energy of live performances. As the ideal candidate you'll bring technical cooking skills and a passion for teamwork, ensuring exceptional service to every fan!

Perform the following cooking procedures: saut, grill, fry, bake, and roast. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.

Perform basic to more advanced knife skills (i.e., slice, chop, mince, julienne, dice) in preparing and producing food items. Use knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders, and all other equipment in a safe manner according to policies.

Follow standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items. Adhere to established portion control guidelines to minimize waste.

Read and execute food orders from printed tickets or kitchen display systems accurately and promptly.

Ensure food is served promptly. Notify leadership of any delays in service.

Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.

Properly store food and chemicals. Label, date, and maintain the appropriate temperature based on established guidelines.

Clean and break down workstation. Return supplies and ingredients to proper storage at end of shift. Ensure closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off, and kitchen is secure at closing.

Return dishes to dishwashing area. Coordinate with dishwashers to replenish cookware, etc. Perform dishwashing/cleaning as needed according to proper sanitation standards.

Model company service basics. Follow all corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• 1+ years' culinary experience required
• Experience in high-volume restaurants preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in setting up station mise en place with all ingredients prepped and organized for efficient cooking
• Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to support business needs

Physical Requirements:

Speak and hear to communicate and use both near and distance vision for reading tickets. Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items. Frequently climb stairs throughout the venue. Regularly lift and carry up to 25 lbs., and occasionally sit, kneel, bend, and reach. Manual dexterity for food preparation tasks. Able to tolerate extreme heat.

Working Conditions:

Restaurant kitchen environment subject to both kitchen and customer areas and in close proximity to others.