Line Cook

Spencer Manor Winery in beautiful Saint James, MO is looking for a Line Cook. We are looking for a professional Line Cook to prepare food to Spencer Manor Winery specifications and to set up stations for the menu. Line cook duties will consist of assisting with all their daily tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our guest satisfaction and acquisition goals. Must be friendly, punctual, and a team player. Restaurant experience preferred but not required. We are a fast paced, busy restaurant that takes reservations and has a waitlist. We are looking for someone who also has weekend availability. Preference given to those with open availability.

Responsibilities | include but not limited

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow all operational instructions
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers Skills |
• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line cook, or prep cook
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Able to follow instructions/directions
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable
• Training from a culinary school will be an asset

Job Types: Full-time / Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour | D.O.E.

Physical Setting: Upscale experience based Winery

Schedule: Day shift, Night shift, Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate: Required

Experience: Restaurant experience: 1 years (Preferred)

Shift availability: Nights & Weekends (Required)