Line Cook at Maplewood Brewing Company

Line cooks are passionate about our cuisine, customer service and pay attention to detail. Line cooks work in a fast-paced environment with an array of equipment specified to Maplewood Brewing Company. This position is responsible for ensuring that all menu items are prepared correctly and plated consistently.  

This is generally a DAYTIME OPENING LINE COOK POSITION. THURSDAY - SUNDAY 9am-3pm. Additional closing hours may be available as business dictates. 

Requirements

The functions and areas of responsibilities include: 

• With minimal assistance, be able to set up and work multiple stations at an acceptable level
• Familiarity with a variety of cooking techniques and cuisines
• With assistance, able to perform prep tasks assigned by Chef and Lead Cook
• Sets up multiple stations as required 
• Operates, maintains and properly cleans kitchen equipment
• Maintains and cleans their required tools and equipment
• Works efficiently with a constant sense of urgency and professionalism
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Able to work a flexible schedule as business dictates including holidays and weekends
• Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties & tasks
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates
• Maintains a positive attitude, especially under pressure
• Maintains a clean and neat professional appearance

Minimum Qualifications 

• Food Handler Certification required; Food Manager Certification preferred
• Live fire/charcoal grill experience highly desirable
• Ability to handle stress under pressure and high levels of business 
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision while following recipes and build sheets 
• Ability to read, speak, write and comprehend English, the primary language of instruction

Work Environment

• Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete
• Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day in a hot environment
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds