Bluebird Hunter Lodge
Overview
Are you passionate about food and providing consumers with an unforgettable dining experience? We have an exciting opportunity at our busy restaurant to be our next line cook. We require an experienced cook who is familiar with a wide range of cooking techniques, including poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking. You must ensure that every order is cooked properly according to our standard recipes and that it fully satisfies our guests' demands and requests. Our ideal candidate has outstanding time management skills as well as a team-first mindset to effectively assist other kitchen personnel and keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently. Apply today if this sounds like a fantastic opportunity to advance your culinary career!
Responsibilities
Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift
Keep all workstations, counters, cooking equipment, and refrigerators clean and sanitary according to health and safety rules
Cook food orders at stations by following established recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing menu items
Recognize and adhere to quality requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, as well as correct storage and waste management
Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates
Prepare and cook all menu items according to recipes, quality, and timing standards
Frequently work solo shifts, managing the entire kitchen operation independently
Handle all side work duties, including dishwashing, cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, restocking and rotating inventory, taking out trash, and managing kitchen cleanliness
End-of-shift cleaning and closing responsibilities
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment at all times
Execute prep work, cooking, plating, and service efficiently and consistently
Communicate effectively with the FOH team to ensure smooth guest service
Follow all food safety, health code, and sanitation standards
Contribute ideas for menu specials, improvements, and kitchen efficiency
Growth Opportunities
Develop real-world culinary and operational leadership skills
Exposure to all kitchen roles and responsibilities
Ideal stepping stone to Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or culinary go-getter
Ability to contribute to menu development and kitchen SOPs
Compensation: $23 - $25 hourly
Qualifications
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members
Prior food service industry experience is highly desired
Possesses a strong work ethic and have high attention to detail
Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements
Must be eligible to work in the United States of America
Previous experience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school, or completion of an apprenticeship program preferred, or proven experience in higher volume and/or fine dining kitchens, 1–2 years of line or prep cook experience (small team or solo preferred)
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy
Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage
Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and unsupervised
Comfortable managing all aspects of the kitchen during solo shifts
Great time management, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
Interested in learning the business side of kitchen operations
Adaptable, proactive, and detail-oriented
Valid food handler certification (or willingness to obtain)
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Are you passionate about food and providing consumers with an unforgettable dining experience? We have an exciting opportunity at our busy restaurant to be our next line cook. We require an experienced cook who is familiar with a wide range of cooking techniques, including poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking. You must ensure that every order is cooked properly according to our standard recipes and that it fully satisfies our guests' demands and requests. Our ideal candidate has outstanding time management skills as well as a team-first mindset to effectively assist other kitchen personnel and keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently. Apply today if this sounds like a fantastic opportunity to advance your culinary career!
Responsibilities
Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift
Keep all workstations, counters, cooking equipment, and refrigerators clean and sanitary according to health and safety rules
Cook food orders at stations by following established recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing menu items
Recognize and adhere to quality requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, as well as correct storage and waste management
Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates
Prepare and cook all menu items according to recipes, quality, and timing standards
Frequently work solo shifts, managing the entire kitchen operation independently
Handle all side work duties, including dishwashing, cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, restocking and rotating inventory, taking out trash, and managing kitchen cleanliness
End-of-shift cleaning and closing responsibilities
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment at all times
Execute prep work, cooking, plating, and service efficiently and consistently
Communicate effectively with the FOH team to ensure smooth guest service
Follow all food safety, health code, and sanitation standards
Contribute ideas for menu specials, improvements, and kitchen efficiency
Growth Opportunities
Develop real-world culinary and operational leadership skills
Exposure to all kitchen roles and responsibilities
Ideal stepping stone to Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or culinary go-getter
Ability to contribute to menu development and kitchen SOPs
Compensation: $23 - $25 hourly
Qualifications
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members
Prior food service industry experience is highly desired
Possesses a strong work ethic and have high attention to detail
Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements
Must be eligible to work in the United States of America
Previous experience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school, or completion of an apprenticeship program preferred, or proven experience in higher volume and/or fine dining kitchens, 1–2 years of line or prep cook experience (small team or solo preferred)
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy
Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage
Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and unsupervised
Comfortable managing all aspects of the kitchen during solo shifts
Great time management, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
Interested in learning the business side of kitchen operations
Adaptable, proactive, and detail-oriented
Valid food handler certification (or willingness to obtain)
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