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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

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Mi Luna open for business on April 1, 1996. We try to serve the freshest, most authentic tapas in Houston. Our recipes go back many years and are from long time family trees that stretch over many generations. We are in the heart of the Rice Village and are well know all over the city. We have authentic Spanish entertainment multiple nights a week, including live Flamingo dancers on Wednesdays The Kitchen Line Cook serves as a Customer Service Ambassador by insuring that the food we serve always meets or exceeds our standards of excellence at all times, especially non-peak times when the amount of food prepared is critical. While they report to the General Manager, it is expected that this person would take responsibility for setting the expectation for all kitchen team members to work as a team to maximize our productivity. The Kitchen Line Cook is the example of our standards at all times, whether it is cleanliness, organization, or food quality. They are also responsible for the speed and accuracy of the team. The Line Cook must be able to work effectively with limited supervision and demonstrate leadership in order to motivate others. Overview of Responsibilities This is a leadership position responsible for the development and operation of their team to support one of the most critical factors in our success, food quality Manage our food quality standards by consistently monitoring the temperature of hot food as well as insuring that our cold food is stored according to standards Responsible for food safety Perform basic repairs as needed to the kitchen equipment or seek the help of a maintenance person who can perform repairs Develop and cross train all team members Ensure a sense of urgency from all kitchen team members at all times Assign daily work stations and manage breaks Ensure cleanliness Partner with Front Supervisors on any special requests relevant to the growth of the business Manage the day-to- day operation Identify and solve real problems Enforce core values Hold each other accountable Improve performance Specific responsibilities Provide oversight to the cleaning program as written Insure consistent and accurate records are kept for temperature logs, Critical Control Points, RQAs Monitor/manage waste daily Manage food cost related to all sub category product mix gaps Manage inventory rotation and product storage standards Skills Required Organizational skills to prioritize daily tasks. Positive attitude Understanding all key business standards related to food, service and cleanliness Effectively lead the development of others, including work relationships, with emphasis on an exceptional work environment for all employees Delegate daily tasks and hold the team accountable for those tasks A thorough knowledge of our recipes and food preparation procedures in order to effectively manage the standards with kitchen team members knowledgeable on Spanish Cuisine Develop a mutual respect among team members to insure success and excellence Performance Measurements Promotional readiness and ongoing development of subordinates Personal attention to training completion of all team members as they are hired Cross-training of qualified team members to expand the operational efficiency of all shifts, especially for key positions within the kitchen Financial Return as measured by the monthly P&L, specifically food cost and R&M Competence in and execution of all labor laws and food safety laws Overall organization back of the restaurant Requirements Bilingual English/ Spanish Spanish Cuisine proficient
Associated topics: banquet, cocinero de produccion, commercial kitchen, complimentary, kitchen, prep cook, restaurant cook, salad, station, wok cook