Cooks Needed! - New Local Restaurant

Competitive hourly salary - $15 to $18 Hourly- Rate depends on you experience

8-hour shifts - Tuesday through Sunday 8AM to 4PM

Full Job Description

Local restaurant in the Columbia Area is recruiting fresh chef/cook talent!

We are a family owned and operated hospitality management company with over 10 years of service to our guests and the communities in which they live.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift - Tuesday through Sunday 8AM to 4PM
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends

Experience:

• Chef/Cook: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

We are currently seeking an all-around cook at Diprato's Delicatessen

• Responsibilities for Line Cook
  • Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
  • Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range
  • Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery
  • Set up and clean station according to restaurant protocol
  • Maintain a clean workstation area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves
  • Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards
  • Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the line supervisor, sous-chef, or executive chef
• Qualifications for Line Cook
  
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience cooking in a restaurant, hotel, or resort
  • Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills
  • Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
  • Ability to read and follow cooking directions
  • Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be organized and self-motivated
  • Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, and lift, and carry heavy materials.

Career Growth - What we look for:

• Own your area of responsibility and its impact on the guest experience. Lead the selection, coaching, and recognition of a highly effective team. Develop team members for future opportunities.
• Ensure team is thoroughly trained, understands expectations, and demonstrates friendly hospitality. Provide ongoing feedback, manage performance, and drive accountability. Adhere to legal and company standards.
• As an ambassador of our brand, create and nurture relationships within the community.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with staff, guests, and other members of management.
• While you may have a primary area of responsibility, knowledge and management of whole-house operations is required. We are one team.
• Be a good steward; act with ownership mentality.
  
• Ensure the safety of employees and guests at all times

We Offer:

• Competitive hourly salary ($15 to $18)
• Job flexibility and stability.
• Career growth and training opportunities
• On-the-job fun