Line Cook

Avenues Proper is looking for an experienced line cook to join our team. Candidate must have at least a year of experience in line cooking at a full-service restaurant. A line cook is responsible for preparing and executing food for the restaurant and our patrons. They work a specific station and move up from that station starting at Garde Manager (pantry) and moving to grill and sauté. Candidate must be willing to work as a team with the rest of the line cooks and the chef on duty, as well as communicate with the expo and the FOH staff when needed. Must have basic knife skills and bring their own tools to work. Candidates should be able to work for long hours on their feet in a high-pressure setting. Candidate must have food handlers permit and be able to demonstrate safe food serving techniques to avoid cross-contamination. Candidate must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure. Must be able to get along with other line cooks, FOH staff, and management.Job duties include but are not limited toSetting up and breaking down the station you're workingStaying busy with knife work or cleaning projects when there's downtimePrepping mise en place for your station and making sure you're set and ready for serviceFollowing recipes and guidance from the chef on dutyMaintain a clean and sanitary work environment at all times by observing kitchen rules and the chef's personal requirementsFIFO (first in first out) all products by labeling and dating everythingContinuing knowledge by participating in staff training opportunitiesEnhancing Proper's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requestsEnsure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashionJob skills & QualificationsMust know or be willing to learn how to temp proteinsMust have valid and up-to-date food handlers permitMust be able to take direction in a high-stress/high-volume environmentMust be thorough in cleaning projects, we take pride in our kitchens at ProperMust be able to stand for long periods of timeMust be organized and clean at all times of the shiftMust be familiar with the industry's best practices