Cook - Blockhead Beerworks - Heritage Restaurant Group

Located in the heart of downtown Valparaiso, Blockhead Beerworks is a brewstillery home to a full Asian fusion kitchen that offers fresh, hand-rolled sushi, steamed buns, and noodz. Our unique menu features nothing but high quality food, beer, and cocktails.Just like our sister restaurants, Blockhead is a fun and casual environment with a very positive culture. Our restaurant is a fast-paced environment, but having fun within a team environment is highly encouraged. As long as you can embrace the idea of being a contributing member of a team, you will build strong relationships within Blockhead, built on trust. 

Blockhead offers health insurance for full-time team members and competitive pay. General qualities that we look for in candidates are friendliness, positivity, attention-to-detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team. 

Blockhead offers the following benefits to team members:

• 75% company-paid health, dental & vision to full-time team members
• Health Savings Account eligible health plans with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to ALL team members
• Sick time to full-time members
• Very flexible scheduling
• Company-wide employee discounts, including Ricochet Tacos and Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) benefits w/ company matching
• Industry-leading parental leave benefits

Cook Job Description

Cooks at Blockhead are responsible for planning, preparing and cooking menu items to ensure the highest quality service and experience for guests. Duties include preparing menu items using various equipment including a range with woks, fryer and a combi oven. You will be responsible for keeping the kitchen organized and running efficiently while ensuring proper food handling, sanitation and food storage procedures. Blockhead features an open kitchen and you will be expected to work effectively with the front-of-the-house team in order to maximize guest satisfaction.

Cook Responsibilities

• Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items.
• Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
• Storing excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid spoilage.
• Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
• Ensuring that cooking utensils are sanitized.
• Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas.
• Assisting other cooks to ensure that orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Efficiently resolving problems with guests' orders.
• Ensuring that food health and safety regulations are followed.

Cook Position Requirements

• Previous experience as a cook preferred.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Strong task and time management abilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong knife skills.
• ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
• The ability to follow recipes.
• The ability to work in a team.

Blockhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.