Line Cook

Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

We are a young but rapidly growing hospitality group in the Santa Ynez Valley, focused on supporting the next generation of chefs and restaurateurs. Our culture is founded upon mentorship; if you are looking to grow, learn, and evolve within your field, you will find ample opportunity at Bar Le Cote.

The range of compensation is $19 - $22/hour plus tips.

Our restaurant offers access to insurance enrollments (must maintain 30 hours per week), 401(k) retirement plan, 50% dining discounts at group restaurants and more!

Job Summary:
The Line Cook represents the restaurant with the highest levels of culinary skills, professionalism, sanitation, and food safety. The Line Cook must interact with team members and management in a professional and collaborative manner.

Ideal candidates possess:

• 1-2 years full-service restaurant experience in a line cook position
• Strong knife skills
• Able to multitask and work well as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure
• Maintains a positive attitude and promote a respectful work environment
• Comfortable and effective at taking direction
• Has excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Committed to cleanliness and professionalism
• Must demonstrate appropriate workplace behavior and treat all employees with respect
• Must be a team player
• A keen interest in seafood and local proveyers

Key Responsibilities

• Leads all menu prep and execution
• Cooks and plates food as directed in a clean, safe, and timely manner
• Prepares food according to procedures and standards, within allowable time guidelines
• Ensures high food quality
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work station, kitchen, and prep area
• Practices proper receiving, stocking, storage, and rotating procedures
• Practices safe food handling procedures such as labeling and dating
• Assists in producing Family Meal
• Safely operates and cleans all kitchen equipment
• Conducts regular deep cleanings of the kitchen and walk-in
• Completes station inventories and checklists

Work Environment

• Involves standing and walking the entire shift
• Involves holding objects with hands
• Involves reaching, bending, and stooping frequently
• Involves lifting, moving, and carrying at least 50 pounds with frequency throughout shift

Bar Le Cote is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status. Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $22.00) plus tips

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

Required Skills

Knife Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Food Safety Knowledge

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Cleaning / Sanitation

Sauteing

Ability to follow instructions

Grilling

Collaboration skills

Work In a Fast-Paced Environment

Problem Solving Skills

Food Handler Certification

Ability to prioritize tasks

Communication

Physical Stamina

Positive Attitude

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Frying

Ability to Maintain Hygiene Standards

Prepping Ingredients

Time efficiency

Meat Cookery

Ability to Handle Feedback

Vegetable Cookery

Commitment to Teamwork

Teamwork

Interest in Culinary Arts

Fish Butchery

Ability to manage stress

Fish Cookery

Meat Butchery

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Cooking Methods

Inventory Management

Accuracy

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Organizational Skills

Standing for Long Periods of Time

Efficiency

Professionalism

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