Line Cook- Ole River Grill - Full-time

span style="font-size:16px;"strongJob Summary:/strong/spanbrThe Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food items in their assigned outlet as well as otherbrassigned areas of the kitchen. They are required to maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitationbrstandards. The Cook assists the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Cooks, and other kitchen personnel in the production of menu items which ensures a high level of performance, guest satisfaction, and profitability.brbrspan style="font-size:16px;"strongEssential Duties and Responsibilities:/strong/spanbr#9679; Create and cook food consistently of high quality, taste, and presentation strictly following approved recipesbr#9679; Manage the cook station through proper station setup procedures,br#9679; The ability to receive, comprehend, and communicate guest orders to other members of the back-of-housebr#9679; Adhere to the established goals and budgets for the kitchenbr#9679; Knows all menu items offered at the restaurantbr#9679; Accurately explains specials to front-of-the-house employees.br#9679; If asked, accurately answer menu items regarding the preparation method, ingredients, portion size, and sidebritems accompanying the dishbr#9679; Anticipate and resolve problems that may arisebr#9679; Determines par levels for daily needs, and accurately prepares and communicates the prep list, with an averagebrof no more than 2% waste on unused productbr#9679; Adhere to the health department and restaurant sanitation and food handling guidelinesbr#9679; Maintain effective communication within the kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concernsbr#9679; Conduct regular inspections of the prep working/ dishwashing areas and coolers and promptly act to correctbrdeficiencies found during the inspectionbr#9679; Analyze work processes to identify and eliminate errors, and duplication and improve quality issuesbr#9679; Providing help in all other departments in the kitchen including oyster shucking and dishwashingbr#9679; Communicates with the expediter/server when orders are ready for delivery within 1 minute of plating a dishbr#9679; Follows the receiving and storage processes with 100% accuracybr#9679; Performs side work correctlybr#9679; Follows all end-of-shift checkout procedures with 100% accuracybr#9679; Maintains a good team environment by assisting other team members with their station duties and side workbrwhen needed and/or when available.brbrspan style="font-size:16px;"strongQualifications:/strong/spanbr#9679; Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skillsbr#9679; Must be able to speak, read, and understand basic cooking directionsbr#9679; Ability to follow a production prep listbr#9679; Ability to work well with othersbr#9679; Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling proceduresbr#9679; Professional communication skillsbr#9679; Ability to take directionbr#9679; Ability to work in a team environmentbr#9679; Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressurebr#9679; Must be self-motivated and organizedbr#9679; Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidaysbr#9679; Takes pride in and responsibility for the job by maintaining efficiency and quality of work and holding oneselfbraccountable for the function of the jobbrbrspan style="font-size:16px;"strongPhysical Demands:/strong/spanbr#9679; Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of timebr#9679; Ability to move, and transport food carts, equipment, and suppliesbr#9679; Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 poundsbr#9679; Capable of working in extremely hot or cold environmentsbr#9679; Continual use of dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of fine motor skillsbr#9679; Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusbr#9679; May be exposed to disagreeable odors, chemicals, and noise, latex plastics, and other materials used forbrprotective equipmentbrbrspan style="font-size:16px;"strongEducation/Experience Required:/strong/spanbr#9679; High school graduate or GEDbr#9679; Previous kitchen experience preferredbrbr$22 per hour