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Bluebird Hunter Lodge

Line Chef

Bluebird Hunter Lodge, Hunter, New York, United States

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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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