Hello! We're currently seeking enthusiastic and energetic cooks with an eye for detail and a passion for food. We are a fast-moving company with high standards. We look for candidates who want to thrive and contribute to a positive BOH atmosphere and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are a team that moves and grooves, and prides ourselves in our ability to communicate with one another. We are different than most food and beverage establishments and proud of it. If you think you're a great cook and willing to learn the Rack & Helen's way, check out the responsibilities and requirements, and let us check out your resume!
Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
- Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
- Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating.
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
- Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
Qualifications and Skills
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen team, and front of house team.
- Must be coachable, and willing to learn.
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
- Bar
- Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Haven, IN 46774: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- ServSafe Food Safety Handler (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person