Job Description
Job Description
D'Amico and Sons, Nicollet is now hiring for a Line Cook. Must be available to work Monday-Friday 7am-3pm.
The Line Cook is responsible for the preparation and production of food and is committed to maintaining high quality food excellence of a D’Amico & Son’s restaurant. This must be accomplished with a commitment to food and guest service excellence by ensuring that all menu items are made to and presented according to specification and at the Chef’s direction. This position is responsible for operating within cost guidelines, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge of food preparation methods in accordance with Company standards and specifications.
- Willingness and ability to learn new ideas, new specifications and techniques for food preparation, safety and sanitation. Willing and able to train and pass this knowledge on to all staff.
- Ability to adhere to daily production schedule, provide timely service to guests, and to work within cost guidelines.
- Maintain proper storage and rotation of food product and kitchen equipment, routinely coaching staff in procedures.
- Maintain standards of personal cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment and all work areas, including dish room, all in accordance with company policy and required health codes. This includes, but is not limited to: organization of wares, wiping, sweeping and mopping, dishwashing and scrubbing pots. Assisting and directing staff in all such duties.
- Willingness to perform duties and take initiative in order to service guests in a manner expected of D’Amico standards.
- Is able to maintain good working relationships and work respectfully with all staff members, kitchen, dish, front-of-the-house, and employees in other departments.
- Follows all required procedures for opening and closing a shift, coaching staff as required.
- Performs cleaning, inventory, and other projects as assigned by chef.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work in temperature extremes and a noisy kitchen environment.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to eight hours in length.
- Must be able to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular and continuing basis.
- Must have manual hand and finger dexterity to use small tools and kitchen utensils adeptly. This includes but is not limited to ovens, coolers, pizza paddle, tongs, ladles, spatulas, salad spinner, automatic slicer, and rolling carts.
- Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to all managers, guests and other employees, most of whom speak English.
- Must be able taste the majority of menu items to ensure compliance with specification.
- Must have the ability to consistently arrive at work for all scheduled shifts as assigned.
Compensation and benefits packages including 401k savings plan, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance*, FSA and HSA options, employee discounts, and paid time off.
*Health insurance benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.