Part Time Closing Line Cook (Seasonal)

Part Time Closing Line Cook (Seasonal) Gillette Ridge Restaurant Bloomfield, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time $19 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Safe work practices Food handling Pre-cooking preparation Sautéing ServSafe Cooking English Mid-level Sanitation procedures Plating Receiving shipments Banquet experience Purchasing 1 year Clean workspace maintenance Kitchen stations Full Job Description The Cook is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of culinary services for our Members and guests. This Employee Partner supports a la carte and private event food production. In addition, s/he maintains consistent food preparation and plate presentation for a la carte venues and catered events. The Cook also maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times of the day, helping to ensure the safety of fellow Employee Partners. The cook will also properly close the kitchen every night.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Prior experience as a Cook required. This position requires considerable knowledge and experience in food preparation, and kitchen operation in high quality/upscale environment. Serve safe certification is required A sound understanding of sanitation practices Able to understand and communicate in English and must be able to communicate effectively to team members and managers Possess a team member spirit and work closely with others Have a sense of urgency and strives to exceed member expectations

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Working knowledge of broiler, pantry and sauté stations. As well as purchasing and receiving. Must have reliable transportation. Ability to foster strong relationships with members and employees . Confers with Sous Chef for menu requirements, and food supplies for preparation. Prepares and cooks food, including a la carte items, according to specifications, proper presentation, and in a required sanitary manner. Portions food and issues to server upon order. Prepares all cold side items according to menus and specials. Makes daily preparations of menu items in a high quality and presentation manner. Assists in other food preparation (hot or cold) for other events as needed. Cleans work area when cooking is completed. Assists in keeping kitchen area clean, including walk-in freezers and dry storage areas. Operates equipment in safe and sanitary manner. Reports to Sous Chef or other supervisor on food supply shortage or any other problem at the station. Assists in receiving and storage of food when necessary. Performs other duties as requested. Cooks hot side food items for banquets and assists other cooks in food preparation as needed. Breaks down the station in the end of each shift: turns off all equipment and lights, locks storage areas.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long durations of time.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Kitchen environment, heat and cold exposure

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

Standard kitchen equipment

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift

Work Location:

In person