Posted 3 months ago
Lead Line Cook/Junior Sous Chef
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Lead Line Cook/Junior Sous Chef at Statehouse Restaurant & Catering, located inside the State Capitol Building in Sacramento. Responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving breakfast, lunch, and catering items; maintaining quality and food standards in a fast-paced environment; and supervising line staff in the absence of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
About this role
Lead Line Cook/Junior Sous Chef
Statehouse Restaurant & Catering is located inside The State Capitol Building. We have 3 retail locations, online ordering and a robust Catering business. We believe in nurturing a work family environment and working as team to get through very stressful busy days. The Capitol receives up to 1.9 million visitors a year as well as over 1500 daily employees in the building. We process over a thousand orders a day and need someone who can work in a fast paced environment.
To learn more about our company culture or submit your resume place visit our website www.StatehouseRestaurant.com
Department:
BOH -Kitchen
Reports to / Supervision Received:
Direct: Sous Chef
Indirect: Executive Chef
Employment Status:Full-Time Morning shifts needed 7:00am – 3:00pm
Competitive Pay: Based on Experience and BOH shares in Tip Pool.
Essential Functions:
- Willing to develop the skills needed from being a great line cook into an entry level manager
- Learn our Breakfast & Lunch menu’s
- Be able to work in a fast paced environment, while keeping quality of food to the standards desired by management.
- Learn the company's catering menu, so can assist in catering events
- Prepare, cook, and serve items according to recipes and SOP's.
- Clean and maintain work areas and walk-ins
- Maintain grooming standards according to health code standards.
- Maintain all proper portions to ensure food cost, and proper food quantities.
- Desire to grow with company as the company continues to grow.
- Must have good communication skills and attitude as you will be required to supervise in absence of Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 to $18.50 /hour
Qualifications
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Experience:
- Must be able to cook high quality breakfast, lunch & catering items.
- Must be able to work under pressure and handle high volumes and fast paced environment
- Must be organized and efficient when working busy line;
- Must have PASSION & DRIVE for this position, and must be open to learning.
- Must be punctual and reliable.
- Experience cooking with a nutrient dense, farm to fork, seasonal & fresh ingredients is a plus.
- Must be able to use all kitchen equipment, including, grill, fryer, ovens, commercial sized steamer, flat top, burners, smoker, etc.
- Must have the desire to be more than a line cook and want to be a BOH manager.
- Looking for someone who wants to grow with our company as the company continues to grow.
Minimum Experience required:
- Must have at least 4 years kitchen experience, specifically lead line cook or supervisor experience.
Other:
- Must have valid CA Food Handler Card or Serv Safe, or ability to obtain either within 30 days of hire.
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- All candidates will be subject to passing a CHP Background check.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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