What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Line Cook position at BOLO?
Bolo, Philadelphia’s newest Latin American dining room and rum bar nestled in Rittenhouse Square, boasts an expansive menu of traditional and imaginative takes on Latin American cuisine. From James Beard Semifinalist Chef Yun Fuentes, the bi-level, ültra-colorful restaurant and bar transports guests through food, beverage, design, and atmosphere to the islands, specifically Puerto Rico, home to Fuentes and grandfather Juan “Don Johnny” Fuentes of whom Bolo is inspired by and named after. In addition to the creative, expertly-curated dinner menu, Bolo boasts a full rum-focused bar program with variety of classic and signature cocktails, craft beer, and more.
Job Details:
Responsibilities for Line Cook Position include:
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Must be passionate about learning
- Responsible for preparing all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speedy and consistency of quality.
- Cooking, plating, garnishing, and expediting food
- Clean station at end of shift
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Maintaining communication with front of house staff to ensure timely service to the guests
- Minimizing waste
- Ensuring that all work areas remain clean and organized
- Ensuring that all food products are stored properly; and completing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Average to above knife skills
- Ability to follow recipes/menu items with little or no difficulty
- Communicate with ease with supervisors and coworkers
- Ability to efficiently set up and maintain workstation
- Ability to handle average amounts of prep work and work 2-3 stations with little or no difficulty and minimal assistance
- Ability to work with position, supportive attitude, skill, speed and cleanliness
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older, and be able to provide working papers
- Minimum 4 years relevant experience
- Demonstrate cooking skills and ability to follow established menus and recipes
- Knowledge of proper nutritional requirements
- Interest in latin food a plus!