Line Cook

Job Details

The Messhall Line Cook will be at the front lines, carrying out new developing recipes and menu items as set by the Chef. You will be responsible for presenting new dishes with precision and quality that meet our company standards. Tasked with mastering the stations, you will also be accountable for cleanliness. Food and equipment safety knowledge mandatory.

Responsibilities

•  Executing menu items from start to finish. This including but not limited to preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of menu items.
•  Working with seasonal ingredients
•  Participating in the preparation and development of new menu items
•  Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set
•  Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
•  Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
•  Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas

 Skills & Requirements

•  At least 2 year of related experience required
•  General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge
•  High volume restaurant experience required
•  Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment
•  A passion for food, exceptional work ethic and dedication
•  Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve

 Physical Demands

•  The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Messhall reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Messhall or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Please submit resume when applying.