Porter/Daytime Cook

Porter/Cook Job Posting

The porter plays a very important role in preparing the restaurant for opening each day. It is the porter's responsibility to maintain the restaurant cleanliness and readiness standards. This includes preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and cleaning kitchen equipment for cooking, stock rotation, First In, First Out (FIFO) of all inventory items, preventative maintenance of equipment, and cooking and arranging food according to food safety standards to ensure core menu items are ready to serve. Porter shifts are Monday-Friday starting at 7am, so enjoy your nights off!

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking, reliability, great communication, and organizational skills are paramount.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks.

Responsibilities of a Porter/Cook:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.
• Ensures proper temperature of all ready to eat foods, according to food safety standards.

Cook Job Requirements:

• Must have prior experience as a cook.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must carry at least a high school diploma.

Work Schedule

• 8 hour shift

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off