Line Cook
Position Summary:
Trillium is looking for a Line cook to join our team! In this position, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and garnishing various foods efficiently within the established standards in every aspect.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Food Production
* Maintain food quality and nutritional standards
* Perform technical culinary food production, portion control, and service standards
* Follow production schedule
* Food preparation of meats/poultry/game/fish, vegetables, and fruits
* Lifting and moving equipment to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator
* Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at work station to ensure a smooth service period
* Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes
Food Safety
* Maintain food storage and handling procedures
* Maintain a clean and sanitary work station and equipment
* Maintain cooking temperature, product cooling, and labeling
* Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
Desired Qualifications & Abilities
Qualifications & Experience
* Passion for the culinary world and a drive to learn & succeed
* 1 year culinary training and experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
* Previous line cook experience in a modern dining restaurant preferred
* Minimum 18 years of age
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
* Excellent knowledge of food preparation and modern dining cooking
* Must be able to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment
* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
* Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
* Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
* Strong team-minded approach to fellow workers
* Primary food quality work ethic
* Proficient knife skills and use of equipment
Benefits
* Medical, dental and vision benefits with no wait period
* Short term disability and life insurance
* 401k plan with generous match with no wait period
* Tenure Bonus Eligible
* Paid time off
* Educational Reimbursement Program
* MBTA Pass discount
* PPE Reimbursement
* Trillium Comp Card
* Trillium discounts
* Philanthropy program
* Employee gym