Line Cook 

The chosen candidate will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, and Special/Catered Events. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about craft beer, and food.

Duties and responsibilities

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Cook to order foods that may require short preparation time.
  • Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption.
  • Operates a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.
  • Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
  • Attends all allergy and foodborne illness training and maintains up to date knowledge of special diets requirements and allergens. Responsible for preparation of meals for customers requiring special diets.
  • Always provides the highest quality of service to customers.
  • Prepares food in accordance with current applicable HACCP policies/procedures, and federal/state laws.
  • Maintain kitchen safety standards, including participating in regular meetings, trainings and Hazard assessments. Responsible for reporting all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
  • Receive foodstuffs and supplies. Assists in proper rotation and organization of inventory.
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications 

Required:
  • Culinary background with a passion for food, and innovation, shows a desire and ability to stay current with new culinary tends. Maintains high expectations for customer service and quality of food.
  • Knowledge of various food preparations methods, proper knife handling, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
  • Familiarity with a variety of kitchen equipment.
  • Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
  • Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
  • Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.
  • Maintains high standards for work areas and professional appearance.
  • Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule, including working nights, weekends and some holidays.
  • Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
Preferred:
  • Craft beer knowledge and appreciation a plus.
  • Takes initiative for self-development in the areas of craft beer; i.e. certifications in a related industry such as Cicerone.
  • Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
  • Ability to use a computer.

Working Conditions & physical requirements 

  • Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  • Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Possesses professional appearance and demeanor.
The selected candidate will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment background check. And must obtain Alcohol and Food Serving Certification. To work for Alibi Ale Works, candidate must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
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