Line Cook/Prep Cook Position Available In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Line Cook/Prep Cook 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Norwalk, CT 06850

Job Classification:

Back-of-House Team Member (Line Cook/Prep Cook) Mighty Quinn’s BBQ is a pioneer in the food world. We offer a better BBQ experience serving only all naturally raised meats, chef driven side dishes along with craft beers and cocktails. All of our meats are slow smoked over oak, cherry and apple wood creating a memorable and highly unique experience. Check us out!! www.mightyquinnsbbq.com

Position Summary:

As a Back-of-House Team Member, you are expected to have full ownership of your work station. We expect candidates to demonstrate team work with a positive can do attitude. Line cooks can expect daily direction from KM and/or GM and are expected to uphold all station responsibilities, which include all mis en place; food prep/ stock levels appropriate for daily service, proper smallware/plate set. Line cook canidates are expected to keep their work stations and all areas of the kitchen clean following ServeSafe sanitation standards. Practicing FIFO throughout all areas in the kitchen including dry storage/walk-in is a must. You will report directly to the Kitchen Manager and work with other team members in a clean, safe, and respectful manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Keep all products in coolers, storage, and front workstation stocked & properly rotated Receive deliveries and check for accuracy Prep all menu items in strict accordance with our recipes and standards, in a timely manner Practice portion control and minimize waste

• Practice food safety and sanitation standards required of foodservice establishments
• Collect, clean, and store used wares from service and dining area.
• Empty trash and maintain trash stations regularly Set up, breakdown and cleaning of all equipment and kitchen areas Sweep, mop, and clean all areas of restaurant Perform various routine kitchen tasks

Requirements:

• Great communication skills and teamwork
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Able to operate kitchen tools, utensils, and equipment
• Willingness to jump into different tasks and assist co-workers when required
• Able to uphold high standards with a positive can-do attitude
• Must be reliable and maintain consistent, punctual attendance

Skills:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move heavy equipment and food product cases. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift Night shift

Work Location:

In person