Line Cook

1 year

Line Cook

Position Summary:

Trillium is looking for a Line cook to join our team! In this position, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and garnishing various foods efficiently within the established standards in every aspect.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Food Production

• Maintain food quality and nutritional standards
• Perform technical culinary food production, portion control, and service standards
• Follow production schedule
• Food preparation of meats/poultry/game/fish, vegetables, and fruits
• Lifting and moving equipment to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at work station to ensure a smooth service period
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes

Food Safety

• Maintain food storage and handling procedures
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station and equipment
• Maintain cooking temperature, product cooling, and labeling
• Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Desired Qualifications & Abilities

Qualifications & Experience

• Passion for the culinary world and a drive to learn & succeed
• 1 year culinary training and experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Previous line cook experience in a modern dining restaurant preferred
• Minimum 18 years of age

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation and modern dining cooking
• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Strong team-minded approach to fellow workers
• Primary food quality work ethic
• Proficient knife skills and use of equipment

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits with no wait period
• 401k plan with generous match with no wait period
• Short & long term disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Annual Bonus Eligible
• Trillium Comp Card
• Trillium discounts
• PPE Reimbursement
• MBTA discounts
• Philanthropy program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee gym

Compensation: Hourly ($21.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Wellness Program

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Adaptability in a Dynamic Environment

Strong Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Collaboration With Team Members

Commitment to Food Safety Standards

Willingness to Learn and Improve Culinary Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Follow Instructions Accurately

Physical Stamina and Strength

Organizational Skills

Creativity in Food Presentation

Passion for culinary arts

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