Job Description

LINE COOK  

Early Girl Eatery is looking for a LINE COOK who is reliable, self-motivated, and likes working on a team in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Experience Resume required.

Must have at least 1 year experience. Being trainable is also taken into consideration.

  Compensation

Very competitive rate, plus benefits

What is it like to work with us?

It is a very busy restaurant environment. We work and have fun. There’s a variety of tasks to complete and that makes the day go quick. We’re selling food that’s local, organic, seasonal, and fresh – they’re ingredients you can be proud to work with. We have great co-workers, many who have worked for a long-time with us.

About us

During the pandemic, we kept everyone at their preferred part-time or full-time work schedule, did scheduled performance reviews, and gave raises three times. We follow a predictive schedule - our schedules are posted at least two weeks out. If a stable career in a growing business is what you're looking for, apply today.

We close Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. We close early for Super Bowl Sunday, the Fourth of July, and Christmas Eve.

We offer a free shift meal, a Direct Primary Care doctor plan for $16.16 a paycheck (Lantern Health), dental, vision, and accident insurance, plus a real opportunity for upward mobility. 

Early Girl is celebrating 20 years in October 2021 and is a nationally recognized restaurant. We have been featured in many magazines and TV shows. We have a focus on Local, Organic, Seasonal, and Fresh (over frozen) food with vegetarian/vegan and gluten friendly options.

Very competitive rate plus benefits We are an equal opportunity employer. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Summary

Accurately and efficiently cook eggs, meats, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates. 

Essential Functions

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends and some holidays

Additional Responsibilities

Assumes other duties as assigned by company management.

Training and Experience

• 1-2 years previous restaurant training and experience required. (Actual duties assigned may vary according to amount of previous training, experience, and ability.)
• Sufficient strength and dexterity to handle heavy pots and pans and to operate kitchen equipment.
• Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
• Cooperative attitude in performing a variety of tasks as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

• Follows all safety and health rules for sanitary food handling and kitchen cleanliness.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
• Ability work as a team member
• Follows directions and instructions with little to no direction at times

Environment and Physical Demands

• Hot, humid conditions in kitchen.
• Danger of burns from stoves or hot liquids
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

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