Job title—Line Cook.

Job Location—Broken Yolk Cafe (BYC).

Classification—Nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Salary level—Hourly.

Summary/objective—

Enhance the guest’s experience by providing prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional service that supports Grain & Grit Collective’s Mission; Live to Create the most compelling guest experience possible. Our values of Grain: Caring, Kindness, Authenticity & Accountability. Our Grit: Passion & Perseverance. Take responsibility for achieving individual and team sales goals.

Essential functions—

• Strong knife skills with strong kitchen cooking utensil knowledge.
• Range of cooking & preparation methods
• Flat grill
• Flamer broiler
• Stovetop cooking
• Oven/Warming holding bins
• Fryer
• Microwave
• Double boilers/ Bain Marie
• Slicer
• Bulk & batch production

• Attention to detail following recipes; to produce bulk recipes & individual orders
• Hot sauces
• Cold sauces & garnishments
• Prepared foods
• Hot holding batch products/ingredients
• Condiments

• Understanding portion control of your weights, measurements and volumes.
• Proteins, liquids & dry ingredients
• Makeup table preparation of hot entrees, sides, garnishes, special requests & other guest orders

• Cleanliness and organization.
• Maintenance of organization in workspace and all storage areas.
• Keeping workspace clean and organized at all times.

• Using only clean and sanitized equipment, utensils, and tools during all food production.
• Following all local, state and federal food safety regulations.

• Quality control;
• Use of only “fresh” high-quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Adherence to all recipes and recipe standards are monitored during the preparation and cooking process.
• Proper warming/holding of food items, storage, labeling, and dating standards are adhered to.
• First in, First Out (FIFO) practices

• Corrects issues that affect food production, service or quality.
• Adherence to proper plate presentation, recipes & brand standards.
• Attention to detail for guest presentation of food.

• Team player with teammates; cooks, dishwashers, servers, expo/food runners and supervisors.
• Positive, energetic & friendly personality utilizing all company established standards.
• Includes adhering to all established company uniform standards.

• Understands use and procedures of kitchen printed ticket processes & standards.
• Ensures ticket times and accuracy of all food orders including substitutions.
• Follows all food safety standards when Guest Allergy is notated on tickets.

• Preparation of guest orders, entrees, sides and other items:
• Collecting/assembly of food items to ensure guest receives correct order.
• Following and in-compliance with all Food Safety practices.
• Following and in-compliance with all Personal Hygiene and food safety hygiene practices.

• Understands use & procedures of order guides, inventory sheets & PARS.
• Menu & Recipe knowledge
• To ensure accuracy and speed of service of all menu items.
• To understand and explain taste profile and quality.

• Stocking station;
• Food ingredients.
• Dry goods and supplies.
• Cleaning supplies.
• Smallwares, storage containers
• Any other items for special menu promotions.

• Cleaning and sanitizing inside station area.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all cooking equipment.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all storage containers, Smallwares in 3 compartment sink or dishwasher.
• Includes all makeup table storage containers shift rotation, cleaning and restocking.
• Adhering to all food safety standards in setup and breakdown of 3 compartment sink.

• Cleaning; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping of all station floors.
• Cleaning of weekly deep cleaning tasks.
• Includes removing hood filters to clean individual filters and inside hood assembly unit.
• Use of ladder is required during this cleaning process.

• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all cleaning and trash removal.
• Use of rubber gloves or disposable gloves is required when cleaning and/or trash collection.
• Disposable gloves must be discarded after each use.
• Wash hands thoroughly prior to returning to your workstation or other task.

• Rubber gloves must be washed with soap and water after each use and allowed to air dry.
• Wash hands thoroughly prior to returning to your workstation or other task.

• Conduct opening duties to prepare station for opening (shift readiness).
• Midday/Side work duties to maintain appearance and sanitation standards of station(s).
• Closing duties to prepare station for next day.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization and maintenance of kitchen refrigeration units, walk-in coolers, common area storage areas, and food storage areas adhering to proper food handling and storage standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management staff.
• Informing management of any and all concerns with product quality, ingredient shortages or equipment issues creating barriers in providing great product quality to our guests.
• Report workplace injuries as soon as reasonably responsible, but in no event later than leaving the workplace or within 8 hours.

Competency—

• Ability to read & write English.
• Time management
• Customer service
• Dispute resolution
• Dependability
• Efficiency
• Flexibility
• Friendliness
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude
• Punctuality
• Multitasking

Supervisory responsibilities—

• No direct reports.

Work environment—

• Primary work environment is in a cooking station with multiple heating & cooking appliances. Temperatures range from 70F-80F;
• Below 40F while working in walk-in refrigeration.

• Noise level can be loud at times due to crowds, kitchen equipment and music.

Physical demands—

• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently.
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently.
• Climbing ladders – occasionally.
• Routine standing for duration of shift (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to work varied hours and days including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Position type and expected hours of work—

• Part time to 32 hours/week or more, working shifts as early as 5:00 AM working shifts as late as 4:00pm, schedule work shifts from 4- 8 hours, with occasional meeting/training shifts of 2 hours.
• Due to unexpected business demands overtime (shifts greater than 8 hours) may be required.
• Working hours can be included weekends and holidays.

Travel—

• N/A

Required education and experience—

• High School diploma or GED.
• Generally, 1+ years of cooking experience
• Demonstrated kitchen skills; production, cooking, cleaning and organization. Ability to multi-task with multiple orders of varying food products.
• Must have an aptitude and enthusiasm to learn about brand products available to our guest.

Preferred education and experience

• Additional education and cooking, production and kitchen experience.

Additional eligibility qualifications

• Food Safety Training to meet local regulations.

AT-WILL STATEMENT & JOB DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER

This position is at-will. You have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, G&G has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with G&G. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.