Job description

LINE COOK for TAVERNA 54 Restaurant & Bar!

In order to work in a busy restaurant directing kitchen activities and supervising other members of staff, a Line Cook must have certain skills and qualifications, including the following:

• Exceptional cooking skills
• Ability to effectively manage the kitchen staff, motivate them and assign duties fairly
• Familiarity with the best practices in the restaurant industry
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Manage production, preparation and presentation of all food
• Ability to supervise and train all stations in a kitchen

Main Duties

Lead by example and alongside the Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the back of house (BOH) operation, staffing, food production, accommodating special requests, dietary restrictions and following allergy procedure.

Maintain Health and Safety standards set by Taverna 54, local and regional government.

Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills and in other areas of the business.

Influence process to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest food quality and controls for all dishes served.

Manage production, staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up and break down.

Instill teamwork and synergy between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-4+ years’ experience working in a similar volume-based business that represents global culture and consistent, approachable and elevated dishes.

Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef.

Experienced managing P&L’s, labor, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue.

Must possess consistent and stable work experience & encompass the desire to operationally support the business as an individual contributor and leader.

Must encompass Food Serve Safe certification and have experience with local sanitation regulations.

Well-versed and timely email etiquette as well as written and verbal communication.

Experienced in training and leading team as well as production of large quantity food; preparation and excellent knowledge of quality food operations.

High school diploma or equivalent trade school.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lambertville, NJ 08530: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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