Verns is looking for a professional and passionate line cook to join our restaurant. We are looking for cooks to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for menu execution. Line cook duties will consist of obeying food safety guidelines, and executing dinner service with attention to detail and precision. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals. Availability for some daytime prep shifts are a plus!
Responsibilities
-Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
-Prepare food for service
-Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
-Answer, report and follow Chef’s instructions
-Clean up station and take care of leftover food
-Stock inventory appropriately
-Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
-Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
-Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Skills
-Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, prep cook, or experience with catering and events.
-Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
-Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
-Familiar with industry’s best practices
-Culinary school diploma is a plus
Benefits-
-Competitive wages
-Growth opportunities within Swan Family of Restaurants
-Our mission is centered around treating each other and ourselves well through our love of food, drink, and community
Our Values-
Inclusivity. We will establish a culturally diverse and inclusive environment, one that specifically supports minorities, all genders, and those historically underrepresented in our industry
Humility. We are modest about capabilities, admit mistakes, and create the space for others to contribute
Effective Collaboration. We are a team centered around positivity, that stands for one message which involves empowering others, empathizing with each other, and uplifting others as a collective
Respect and Justice / Health and Well-Being. All team members need to be treated respectfully and fairly. This pertains to equity in pay, and specific attention to physical/mental health, well-being and safety
Positivity and Love of Food and Community. Cooking and serving others is a powerful act of caring and love for one another. Let us work together to bring our community together through the power of food and drink