What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Castle Group?
Overview
We’re looking for a creative individual who is willing to participate in creating seasonal menus and designing new dishes. The successful candidate will assist the Culinary Team in menu development and execution, but will have primary responsibilities of preparing menu items by recipe. We’re looking for a professional who is dedicated to food quality and sets high standards for their output.
Responsibilities
(May include some or all of the following as applicable)
- Prepare basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven recipes
- Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
- Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas and all food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards
- Work with team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
- Monitor product freshness and rotate out old product based on a schedule created by the restaurantDesign new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer demand
- Track, record and replenish inventory as needed
Qualifications
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- 1 year in restaurant or comparable field
- High School diploma/ GED
- Knowledge of best practices for training kitchen staff and implementing kitchen procedures
- High level of creativity, profesionalism and reliability
- Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Excellent verbal communication and organization skills
Language requirements:
Fluent in English as a primary language.
Travel and availability requirements:
May be required to travel for training sessions off-site on an ad-hoc basis. May be occasionally required to cover for front desk staff at other communities within a reasonable commuting distance when needed.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends based on project requirement. Ability to respond to emergencies and callouts in a timely manner.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.; work in an upright standing or sitting position for long periods of time, may fluctuate. May handle, finger, grasp and lift objects and packages. Reach with hands and arms, communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information. Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions; complete all required forms.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions:
The majority of work will be completed indoors in a temperature controlled environment with little to moderate noise levels.
DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description. In addition, management has the right to change any portion of this job description at any time and for any reason.
