Cook II Café

The Café – Line Cook

The Café – An Exceptional Environment

Catch Phrase: "Where the Stars are treated like Locals & Locals are treated like Stars."

It is our objective to make EVERYONE who walks into our establishment's day a little better. How that happens is the magic of it. We will see you when you walk in, we will communicate with you directly, and we will use our knowledge, experience and empathy to enhance your time with us,

Mission Statement:
We will carry ourselves with dignity, treat others with common courtesy and respect, and have reverence for our surroundings......We'll then expect our guests to act in kind.

Service Concept:
This is a concept of passion about food, service, wine, and community. Our vision is one of a confident, educated and welcoming staff who will translate the meaning of this concept to each one of our guests and be a concierge to our clientele. Consistency of service is paramount in delivering the desired experience, from the minute they pick up the phone to make a reservation, to the minute they return to their car.

Hourly Staff Schedule Requirements

All staff are kindly asked to understand that the property operation is 7 dinners and 2 brunches a week, inclusive of all holidays. While the company will make every attempt to create a work and life balance, all hourly paid team members may be asked to work extended shifts and additional days based on business demands. The busiest of days are June through September, the weekend days from Friday through Sunday, and on holiday weekends that are celebrated on Mondays, this can include Mondays.

All staff must be aware and able to work all weekends; requesting time off for a holiday weekend may not and will likely not be granted. The more flexible you are the more you can learn, grow, earn.

Reporting Relationship

Internal:
The Café Line Cook reports directly to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Constantly and consistently exhibit The Café's culture and standards of conduct according to the Employee Handbook and Floor Staff Manuals.
• Maintain a current knowledge of menus and recipes.
• Have a good understanding of ingredients and techniques.
• Communicate effectively with management, BOH and FOH colleagues.
• Ensure service is performed in a timely, efficient yet comfortable manner in order to maintain proper pace of service.
• Keep work station, all surfaces and all prep areas clean, organized and in a presentable state.
• Maintain cleanliness in accordance with Rhode Island's safe food handling procedures.
• Perform prep work according to management instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Represent the Company with a positive attitude and professional presentation.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to the Company's sustainability programs.
• Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the role.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Education

• At least 2 to 5 years of work experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks and projects effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Ability to move throughout all food and beverage areas and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Hearing, smelling, tasting and visual ability to observe and distinguish product quality and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Fluency in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy under pressure of tense/confrontational situations.
• Uphold the Company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prioritize and organize tasks and work area.
• Ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement as interpreted by the management.
• Follow directions.
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest/employee information and pertinent company data.

Physical Requirements:

See below Physical conditions description.

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