Line Cook (BTR)

TWO NEW LOCATIONS COMING SOON! Malvern, PA and Newtown, PA - Submit your applications today. Candidates for these locations will be reviewed by the management team and interviews will begin October 2019 for these two new exciting BOMBA locations!

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Paladar Restaurant Group is a growing company with two unique and exciting concepts with 7, soon to be 9 locations across 3 states.  At Paladar Restaurant Group, we strive to be the best Latin American restaurant company possible. Our people are the finest in the restaurant industry and are essential to the growth and success of our company. Our collective spirit and hospitality enables us to establish lifelong guests and provide them with an unsurpassed dining experience each and every time they choose one of our restaurants.

Reasons to join our team!
•	Opportunities for continuous career advancement with a growing company
•	Dedication to employee development 
•	Medical, Vision and Dental offered to all Full-Time Employees 
•	Flexible scheduling 
•	Generous meal discounts
•	A fun, energetic atmosphere 

Additional exciting perks for our managers! 
•	Five day work weeks are the norm, not the exception.
•	Vacation days – that are meant to me used! 
•	Sick days
•	401k 
•	Short term and long term disability
•	Quarterly bonus program for all managers

POSITION SUMMARY
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.  As a line cook, you are responsible for the consistent preparation, production and quality of every item on our menu.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
•	A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
•	At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
•	Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
•	Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
•	Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 
•	Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
•	Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
•	Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
•	Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period. 
•	Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
•	Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
•	Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
•	Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
•	Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
•	Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
•	Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
•	Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. 
•	Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.