Line Cooks at The Esquire Tavern

We are looking for line cooks who will thrive in an environment with the following:

Clear, transparent, and constant communication (we try to listen twice as much as we speak!)

Consistent and reliable feedback designed to help us all learn, grow, and be great.

Positivity! We all have bad days, but we work together to see each other where we are and solve problems.

Teamwork! We are all here to serve our guests and each other we succeed or fail as a unified team!

Professionalism with personality. We are all here to work in a business we are proud of, but we also enjoy our work!

We are looking for line cooks who:

Are positive, especially when it s hard to be.

Value feedback and are constantly learning.

Enjoy working with others and being part of a team.

Care about personal and professional growth.

Give the benefit of the doubt to others.

Can work weekends and holidays (it is the restaurant business)

While we think that it s our entire team s job to ensure our guests are 100% happy, some specific responsibilities of a line cooks include the following:

Greet everyone we encounter with warmth and positivity (okay, this is for everyone!)

Anticipate needs our guests, our teammates, and our own.

Work well with others support others when one can and ask for help when it s needed.

Set the next team up for success (aka some side-work )

Move with a sense of intention, purpose, and pride.

Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests

Available to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends

Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives

Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment

Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels

Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels

Maintain food safety and quality standards

Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently

Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator

Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity

Accurately account for all items coming out of the station

Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions

Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures

Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook

Get along well with others and be a team player

Other duties will be assigned as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
  
• Employee discount
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• Health insurance
  
• Vision insurance
  

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
  
• 8 hour shift
  
• Evening shift
  
• Night shift
  

Work Location: In person