Line Cooks/prep - Oliver Royale

Job Description

Line Cooks + Prep - Oliver Royale

Knoxville, TN Downtown - Market Square

Description

We are looking for amazing line cooks and prep cooks to join our team!

In every Oliver Hospitality restaurant, we are committed to providing superior quality food and beverages with legendary service. Our team strives to be collaborative, compassionate, and demonstrate a strong work ethic with all of our co-workers. Internal hospitality is our priority; making sure the environment is one that is safe, fun and creative! We enjoy providing a daily pre-shift family meal in each restaurant where everyone can enjoy each other's company before the service begins. Our culinary teams use the freshest ingredients, work closely with local farmers and fisherman, and create recipes that are approachable, yet inventive! We deliver products that are made fresh daily and work with premiere farmers to ensure top quality products. Oliver Hospitality believes that our employees are key to our success and we love to promote from within!

We offer benefits to all full-time employees that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, parking stipend and 401K. We also offer Paid Time Off and hotel stay/meal discounts at our sister properties!

As a line cook, you maintain high quality standards for each dish that is sent out. Consistency and perfection are the two things you strive for when delivering an unforgettable dining experience while working in a team-oriented environment.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Willingness to learn how to make homemade pastas on a daily basis

Interested in learning animal butchery techniques

Accurately and efficiently prepare the highest quality cuisine for our guests; compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products serves

Adhere to all DOH regulations for cleanliness and sanitation

Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period

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 maintaining

Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes

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

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

A minimum 2 years' experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience

Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills

Basic food cost knowledge

Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.

Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees.

Physical Requirements:

Constant standing/walking

Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work around the kitchen area

Oliver Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws, including but not limited to race, color, sex, ancestry, age, national origin, religion, mental or physical disability, marital status, family responsibility, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, personal appearances, tobacco use, matriculation or political affiliation, genetic information or any protected veteran status. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

We are so excited to meet you! Please email us to schedule an interview.