Line Chef at the Brae Loch Inn – Cazenovia, New York

We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide our clients with an exceptional dining experience. Our restaurant is busy, and we need a competent and experienced line cook who can ensure that our meals are made precisely to guest orders while still following our standard recipes consistently. To work a variety of stations on any given shift, our line cook must be adept in poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing, and frying. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service, please apply as soon as possible!Compensation:

20 - 25 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all interactions with visitors, vendors and colleagues are conducted in a professional and friendly manner
• Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
• Cook food orders at stations by following established recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing menu items
• Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations
• Establish a system of food stations and stock them with all of the necessary ingredients for the shift

Qualifications:

• Must be a hard worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
• Ability to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage
• Prior food service industry experience is highly desired
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members

About Company

The Brae Loch Inn is a Cazenovia institution, serving guests since 1946. The restaurant had been family-owned for all 79 years and continues to honor its Scottish roots.

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