Line Cook - Puzzle

West Hollywood, California

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:   

Ensure quality and consistency of all food menu items. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION (INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: )

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests. 
• Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications. 
• Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor. 
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen, and the entire venue. 
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, and communicate with and support co-workers, while being a team player. 
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standards. 
• Possesses general knowledge of the venue. 
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards. 
• Communicates product needs to the chefs and the support staff. 
• Required to check cover counts, event orders, and/or Fire Sheets. 
• Properly sets-up station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: 
• Stocks station with prescribed supplies.
• Sets “mise en place” following first in first out (FIFO) and company standards.
• Wipes down and sanitizes station.
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed. 
• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management. 
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable). 
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings. 
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of Puzzle, its partners, and supporting hotel environments. 
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members. 
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

In-venue line cook training 

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: 

Previous culinary experience preferred. 

Experience as a line cook in a high-volume and/or fine dining culinary operation preferred. 

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE  

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions 

Team Member Job Description

• Ability to write and verbally communicate 
• Must be able to move quickly 
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time 
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume 
• Office, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials 
• Office, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment 
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required 
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards 
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment