Job Description

The Pinery is currently seeking a line cook or station chef - who has a very important role in our kitchen. The person(s) in this role(s) will cooperatively work with Chef in making and executing quality dishes and presentation 100% of the time. You will be responsible for setting up the prep station, stocking inventory, and preparing meals for dine-in and take-out while maintaining high sanitation standards.

This position is ideal for those who have gained considerable experience (minimum 3+ years for The Pinery) working in commercial kitchens. Preference will be given to those with culinary education. This is an important job in any kitchen that comes with a lot of independence. This team is responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section. Because of this, a successful candidate must be very knowledgeable about his or her station(s), as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. This person must also be able to communicate openly and efficiently with other culinary team members on duty.

Duties and Responsibilities ▪ Store, gather, wash, cut, season, cook, and plate quality ingredients in an efficient and effective manner required for a variety of stations (example: Pantry, Sautee, Dessert) and/or as directed by Chef while following set recipes & guidelines set forth by The Pinery.

Culinary Team Duties and Responsibilities ▪ Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area in accordance with the State of Florida’s food safety and health & safety standards. ▪ Ensure proper storage of all food ingredients in their respective areas, using proper rotation methods and labeling procedures. ▪ Report all equipment problems/maintenance concerns and food product discrepancies to the Chef or management of The Pinery. ▪ Prioritize and organize tasks for speed and customer driven quality assurance. ▪ Handle/clean kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury; return equipment to its designated area at all times. ▪ Contribute positively to a team focused environment and maintain a proactive and positive relationship with both BOH and FOH staff to ensure guest satisfaction is optimal. ▪ Contribute to innovative menu development ideas on a consistent basis. ▪ Effectively communicate with other team members during meal production to ensure other collaborations or dishes needed to fulfill the order are completed in a consistent, timely manner. ▪ Work towards learning multiple stations and cross-train with teammates. ▪ Stock inventory and supplies and wash dishes within dish area as needed. ▪ Must be a self-motivated, self-directed worker who requires minimal supervision with the ability to multi-task duties and work under pressure.

Requirements: ▪ Proven food preparation and food handling experience with certificate. ▪ In-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods. ▪ Excellent listening, communication and organizational skills. ▪ Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team (both Front and Back) in a fast-paced environment.

Full Circle Hospitality Llc

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