Muchacho Reynoldstown - Experienced Line Cook

Position Summary

The Lead Line Cook delivers a superior dining experience for guests by preparing high-quality meals. The Lead Line Cook's main goal is to ensure that guests will always enjoy exceptional dining experiences.

By joining our team, you commit to supporting this mission by upholding our service standards at all times and holding all team members to the same standards. Providing a safe work environment of trust and respect, free of harassment, is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Food preparation at 100% recipe adherence. Follow recipes and/or product directions to prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve food items.
• Follows the production prep list and keeps records accurately.
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices. Accountable for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including those relating to food safety.
• Regularly restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Assist with ordering and planning food supplies, as directed by the supervisor.
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Monitor proper rotation and dating of prepped food items and storage areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment that is free of safety hazards.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment. Must be detail-oriented and can multitask.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience; work experience in a high-volume or fast-casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.

Position Qualifications

• Ability to work various shifts in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Essential Physical Functions

• Ability to stand/walk for 8-10 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Will frequently stand, walk, reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data.
• Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Must tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, and soy.
• Report to work in the required complete uniform.
• Maintain a well-manicured appearance and persona that reflect the restaurant's image.
• Meet personal schedule requirements punctually.
• Be courteous, friendly, and pleasant.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Employee Discounts on Food and Beverages
• Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Supportive and Dynamic Work Environment