Line Cook

BAR K JOB DESCRIPTION — LINE COOK

Bar K is a unique business combining a thoughtfully designed, fully-staffed dog park with a modern bar, restaurant and event space. Bar K brings engaged, community-minded people and their dogs together to share connections with their pups and each other in a joyful and creative space.

Our goal at Bar K is to demonstrate an unsurpassed level of customer service to Bar K guests — both human and dog – to ensure that all guests have a joyful experience that consistently exceeds expectations. 

It is a complex concept that requires expert execution across multiple business segments including food and beverage, marketing, dog recreation, retail and others. 

 SUMMARY

The job of Line Cook is one of the most important jobs in the Bar K organization.  The Line Cook plays a critical role ensuring that food in our kitchen is prepared to meet the standards of quality consistent with the Bar K menu.  The Line Cook reports to the Kitchen Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EXPECTED JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• At least on year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must Love Dogs!

Other:

• Must speak fluent English
• Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Full time and part-time positions are available.  Competitive pay and benefits are available for eligible employees including health and life insurance, paid time off, food and beverage discounts, and free Membership for the dogs in your household.

EEO STATEMENT

Bar K is an equal opportunity employer. Bar K prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bar K conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.