1719 Associates LLC is hiring: Head Line Cook and Sous Chef in Richmond

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Juleps New Southern Cuisine is looking for a sous chef and line cook to join our team.

Sous Chef Position is a salaried position based on experience.

Line Cook Position Starts at $14.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations.
• Properly measures and portions all food items.

Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.

• Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items.
• Packages all products to proper specifications.
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines.
• Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations.
• Sets up and operates kitchen equipment
• Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet.
• Performs other duties assigned.

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Qualifications

• At least six months' experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attentive and detailed oriented.
• Capable of following procedures and taking directions.
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids.
• Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.