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Experienced Cooks

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The Opportunity

Slows Bar BQ and Slows To Go are searching for experienced Line Cooks to join our culinary teams. It is your job to make sure that our guests receive the consistent, high quality food that we have built our business on. You will become a part of the team serving some of the best food in Michigan. This is a great opportunity for eager and experienced, highly organized professionals.

Responsibilities:

Executes customer orders quickly and efficiently providing consistently excellent quality in all meals served.
Properly measures and portions all food items according to standards.
Complies with all rules, policies and procedures.
Work with the kitchen team in preparing, cooking, and storing food, as well as in maintaining kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary condition.
Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
Ensures and records proper food temperatures.
Ensures all food is stored correctly.
Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specifications. Completes line check procedure for each shift worked.
Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.
Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked. Communicates with Kitchen management about stock needs.
Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations.
Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on the Waste Sheet.
Completes end of shift Hot Count inventory and other opening/closing duties in accordance with company checklists and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position preferred.
Participation in a culinary program is preferred.
ServSafe certification is preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids.
Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.
Standing and walking for the entire length of shift.
Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at waist, bending and squatting
Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops and brooms.
Kitchen environment - noise levels may be moderate-to-high.
Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position preferred.
Participation in a culinary program is preferred.
ServSafe certification is preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.
Clean driving record preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids.
Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.
Standing and walking for the entire length of shift.
Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at waist, bending and squatting
Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops and brooms.
Kitchen environment - noise levels may be moderate-to-high.
Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule and opportunity for advancement.
• Medical and Dental available to full-time employees

Average salary estimate

$35000 / YEARLY (est.)

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$40000K

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What You Should Know About Experienced Cooks, Slows Bar BQ

Slows Bar BQ and Slows To Go are on the lookout for talented and experienced Line Cooks to join our dynamic culinary teams! In this vibrant environment, you'll ensure that our guests enjoy the high-quality, delicious meals we've built our reputation on. As a Line Cook, your primary role will be to prepare and execute customer orders swiftly and to perfection. You'll have the chance to work with a variety of kitchen equipment and techniques, showcasing your culinary skills while adhering to our strict standards of hygiene and quality control. Collaborating with our kitchen team, you will help maintain an orderly, clean, and safe work environment, while also having the opportunity to learn and grow within our fast-paced kitchen. This role is perfect for those who are organized, energetic, and passionate about delivering the best food experiences. With more than a year of experience in back-of-the-house food service, you're already on the right path! You'll have a flexible schedule, and for full-time employees, we offer competitive medical and dental benefits along with opportunities for career advancement. Join us in serving some of the best food in Michigan, and be a part of our amazing culinary journey!

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What responsibilities do Experienced Cooks at Slows Bar BQ and Slows To Go have?

Experienced Cooks at Slows Bar BQ and Slows To Go play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards. They execute customer orders quickly, measure and portion food accurately, and uphold all sanitation regulations. They prepare and cook food, maintain cleanliness, and check food temperatures to ensure all meals are consistent and high-quality.