Luella's Bar-B-Que Line Cook - Luella's Bar-B-Que LLC : Job Details

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND HOSPITALITY? Land one of the best smelling jobs around! Since 2007, Luella's Bar-B-Que has been committed to providing genuine hospitality and great food in an energetic, casual and friendly environment. We strive to build a crew of caring people who possess self-discipline and enjoy working in the restaurant profession. We operate North Asheville and South Asheville locations and a large catering department. We are locally and independently owned, food quality driven, and well known for our fun and eclectic work environments and memorable guest experiences. We are looking for qualified hospitality professionals like yourself to help us continue to grow and add new stores in the Asheville area! The line cook is responsible for maintaining our excellent standards in food safety, cleanliness and sanitation. A strong focus is placed on food quality and consistency. The line cook must also care for and continually strive for professional development and training. Full-Time and Part-Time considered. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess at least 90% of the following: Integrity, honesty, accountability, a passion for excellenceWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, and hearThe employee is required to be on their feet for a large portion of the day/shift The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and perform repetitive motions; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel tools or controls; must be able to lift and /or move heavy objects including tables and cases of food and beverage; must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds overheadMust be able to sustain constant mental and visual attentionMust be able to work in a kitchen environment, including hot areas, hot tools, hot plates, sharp knives and toolsFlexible schedule can vary from week to week; work required on weekends and holidaysA natural surplus of hospitality extended to guests, employees and vendors no matter the circumstancesAn unusually attentive focus on details and a compulsive desire to make even the smallest details perfectExcellent communication skills requiredKitchen experience is preferred, but not requiredMust be able to work during the week, on weekends, and holidaysMust be at least 18 years of age SUMMARY OF EXPECTATIONS Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in an exemplary fashionFocus on preparation and assembly of menu item plating and presentationExceptionally fresh and craveable food served dailyEnsuring that everyone who comes through our doors gets to Taste the Love!Passionate about great food, whether eating, preparing, or sharingHolds self accountable to our standards of excellenceCommunicates and works well with others - good team orientationWorks with sense of urgencyAdopts and advocates our continuous improvement philosophyFocuses on food safety, excellent service and guest orientationAn advocate for the Asheville community and lifestyle ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Takes a personal responsibility in helping to keep the kitchen as clean as possibleAssist other back of house team members as neededAssist with stocking, organizing and cleaning kitchen and cooking utensilsFollows recipe book with no deviations when: cooling, packaging, labeling, and freezing foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheatingpeeling, washing, trimming, cooking, baking, roasting, smoking, steaming, etc. vegetables, meats, and other food itemsweighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients portioning, arranges, plating and garnishing foodInspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practicesPrepares food for dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering and events Works other stations prep, or dish, as neededOther duties as assigned BENEFITS Part-Time employees are eligible to enroll in our Employee Assistance Program and Direct Primary Care after 60 days. Luella's contributes 30% of your individual premiumsFull-Time employees are eligible to enroll in Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Employee Assistance Program, Direct Primary Care and Medical Cost Sharing after 60 days. Luella's contributes 60% of your individual premiumsEligible to participate in 401k plan after 60 daysAfter 90 days, eligible to be a part of the teamshare bonus Career advancement and cross-training opportunitiesFree shift meals ($18 value) and dining discounts on non-working daysFree parking Employer funded continuing education programsTuition Allowance, after two years, towards hospitality management or culinary arts degree programs PandoLogic. Category: Restaurant & Food Service, Keywords: Line Cook