Line Cook at Cincinnati Art Museum – Cincinnati, Ohio

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook/Back of House employee will assist the kitchen team in various capacities. Duties will consist of assisting the Chef, Line Cooks, Events & Hospitality Manager, Café Manager, and other kitchen team members with their daily tasks. A successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our daily customer satisfaction goals.

The Line Cook/Back of House employee will prepare food for the café, cook in the café, cook for catered events, clean and sanitize all dishes, glassware, utensils, and pans; be responsible for maintaining the dish room and dish machine. Assist in cleaning other areas of the café as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proper operation of dish machines to company and manufacturer specifications.
• Wash and restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Segregate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers.
• Break down, clean, and sanitize the dish machine at the end of a shift in compliance with ServSafe and other safety standards.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Assist in event setup as needed.
• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
• Answer, report, and follow the Chef or Line Cooks’ instructions.
• Clean up the food stations and take care of leftover food.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate required. A flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings and weekends are required.
• A degree in or working towards a degree in culinary arts, hospitality, or restaurant management from an accredited culinary school is highly desired. Previous work in food service is a plus.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close and distance vision
• Frequently walking with some standing at times, possibly extended distances; ability to bend and climb stairs when necessary.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.