Line cook

Description

The Line Cook will work various positions: Bun, Build, Grill, and Fry. The Line Cook will be preparing products for the station, maintaining accuracy of the product temperatures, keeping a clean and sanitary work environment, maintaining proper operating conditions of all equipment, as well as performing all food procedures correctly. This individual will be assembling ingredients per menu specifications and must be quick and efficient with their work. The Line Cook will need to become familiar with new menu items and specials as they become available. The Line Cook will follow all Hopdoddy standards to ensure food products of the highest quality in taste and appearance to satisfy guests and maximize food revenues.

Requirements

Restaurant Operations:

• •Gathers all needed ingredients prior to preparing products.
• •Cooks and assembles menu items to Hopdoddy recipe standards.
• •Pays close attention to detail, accommodating special requests and never allowing less-than-perfect food products to leave the kitchen.
• •Communicates with leadership the status and availability of product.
• •Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling.
• •Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.
• •Follows safety standards.
• •Minimizes waste of product.
• •Makes precise measurements.
• •Packages and stores leftover foods per Hopdoddy standards.
• •Rotates product per “First In, First Out” to maintain shelf- life standards.
• •Washes dishes and takes out the trash when needed.
• •Supports other stations when needed.
• •Maintains prep area in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
• •Cleans, organizes, and maintains walk-in refrigerator, reach- in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep and dry storage area.
• •Follows all instructions and guidelines for safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds.
• •Reports all equipment problems and maintenance issues to Kitchen Manager/GM.
• •Restocks and replenishes inventory and supplies (including dry storage, cooler, etc.).
• •Follows and completes standards, checklists, and side work.
• •Performs other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required from time to time.

Compensation, Benefits, and Culture

• •$18 - $20 per hour depending on experience
• •Health, Vision, and Dental for full-timers*
• •Paid vacation, parental leave, and anniversary awards
• •Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access to financial coaching, wellness counseling, identity protection, legal & mediation services, and more!
• •Flexible scheduling so you can spend time with loved ones, pursue college, or your other passions
• •50% off Team Member discounts to enjoy Hopdoddy with your friends & family
• •Opportunity to grow and advance through our Lead Manager program- more than 50% of our restaurant leaders began as hourly Team Members!
• •We have fun taking service seriously and celebrate your authentic individuality- bring on the t-shirt and jeans!
• •We give back to our communities through our Goodnight Good Cause program, donating over a million dollars to date!

Minimum Qualifications:

• •Team Player with a sense of humor.
• •Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in food preparation in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• •Must have an active Food Handler Card.
• •Basic knife skills.
• •Math skills and understanding of basic conversions.
• •Must be able to tare and use a digital scale.
• •Prefer kitchen line experience.
• •Demonstrate the ability to follow recipes.

Physical Requirements:

• •Must be able to lift 30 lbs. frequently and up to 55 lbs. occasionally.
• •Position requires standing, bending, and walking the entire workday.
• •Must be able to work under a high degree of stress on a physical, mental, and emotional level; this includes performing work in a fast-paced manner and making timely decisions.