Line Cook

About us

We're growing! Chez Rosa is moving to Kennebunk to the former Old Vines Wine Bar location. Come and be a part of our growth as we move into a larger space!

Chez Rosa is a small business in Kennebunkport, ME. We are professional, inclusive, innovative and our goal is to is to create a welcoming and fun place to work where people enjoy their job while helping and respecting each other. This allows us to provide the highest quality of food and service. Sustainability and preserving the environment are top priority..

Chez Rosa is a small French bistro, offering classic French cuisine using local ingredients. Focused on balance, sustainability and community with a menu that changes throughout the seasons.

Summary of Position:

This Line Cook position will work a variety of stations on the hot or cold line from garde manger, sauté, grill or pasta stations. They must meet presentation and timing standards, assist others in the kitchen, and maintain a clean, well-stocked and organized work area.

Qualifications:

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Previous experience working a pantry station preferred
• Able to accurately read and communicate orders
• Shows a sense of urgency; able to track multiple orders and multitask
• Positive attitude is a must
• Works well under pressure
• Team player, works productively with others
• Understanding of food safe practices

Key Responsibilities:

• Presents themselves professionally, e.g. clean uniform, well groomed
• Maintains up to date knowledge of recipes, procedures and plating for all menu and special items for which they are responsible according to the Executive Chef’s standards.
• Follow instructions from Executive Chef or Sous Chef
• Meets timing standards
• Coordinates orders with other stations, assists coworkers as needed
• Maintain positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
• Ensures their areas of responsibility are well stocked and guest ready
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness, safety and food safety throughout the shift
• As required: making accurate prep lists, cleaning, opening and closing tasks; and any other duties designated by the Executive Chef.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, throughout the shift.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment of various sizes and weights (e.g. 25lbs pot of hot water), throughout the shift.
• Must be able to kneel, bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks.
• Requires grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, hearing ability and visual acuity.

Benefits

• Hourly pay from $21-$23 per hour
• Full Time Year Round 
• Daily meal
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kennebunk, ME (Required)
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Work Location: In Person