Line Cook

Kitchen StaffThis position will be primarily working night and closing shifts$16.80 - $20.50 PER HOURGENERAL PURPOSE:The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels for the kitchen. This person will be assisting the chefs with preparing food for the kitchen, including cooking, frying, and preparing various food items from recipes, as well as ensuring all food is held at a safe temperature. This person will also be responsible for receiving and stocking products and providing exceptional customer service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows established departmental and store policies and proceduresEnsures the quality and freshness of all products and services the Kitchen providesEnsures the Kitchen is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearanceResponsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the KitchenConfirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad itemsDelivers excellent customer service to all customersCooks and fries all hot foods for the KitchenWeighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipmentPrepares all pizza items following Harmons' recipes including assembling pizzas for the take-and-bake section and baking pizzas for the hot case in applicable stores, as directed by the Kitchen departmentUse a variety of manual and automated kitchen equipment to cook, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, slice, or shred meats, fruits, vegetables, and other products/ingredientsAssembles and packages to-go soups, salads, dips and sandwiches, as well as packaging other chef prepared itemsPreparing sauces for use in recipes of wok bar itemsDocuments food safety temperatures using the food safety log systemAssists in cleaning and maintaining the dishes and the dish room cleanlinessHelps check food loads in and ensures proper storing of these items, including receiving and stocking productAssists as needed to ensure the success of the Kitchen as a wholeMARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Consistent and daily interaction with customersConsistent and daily interaction with store associatesTRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:Ability to learn and use proper knife skillsMust enjoy working with and handling various food productsShould have a passion for preparing, cooking, and eating good foodCurrent Food Handler's PermitAbility to read and follow a recipeBasic math skills used to double or half a recipeAbility to interpret policies and proceduresExcellent organization and planning skillsMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills to communicate with customers and fellow associates effectively and efficientlyMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your teamMust possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons mission and commitment to working collaborativelyContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focusedAbility to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysPHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.