The Citizen is actively seeking a high-powered line cook to join the team. Line cooks will have the opportunity to work and learn under James Beard Award-winning chef and Executive Chef/Director of Culinary Tory McPhail.
A high-powered line cook must excel in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, demonstrating skill, resilience, adaptability, discipline, and a willingness to learn. Line cook is task-oriented and driven to provide exceptional results and service in the kitchen. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring efficiency, consistency, and quality across all areas of food preparation and cooking
- Meeting all restaurant recipes and standards to ensure the best guest experience
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace at all times, cleaning and sanitizing tools and equipment daily
- Upholding all standards of regulatory food-safety protocol (i.e., proper sanitization, appropriate handling of food, avoiding cross-contamination, accurate labeling/dating, etc.)
- Reporting directly to Executive Chef/Director of Culinary Tory McPhail; must be open to receiving feedback and making quick adjustments as needed
Minimum Requirements:
- Previous fine dining and restaurant experience is preferred
- Understanding of culinary terminology and language; must have an astute ability to communicate effectively with other staff in the kitchen
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm and professional while under pressure
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a high volume of meal tickets during service
- Proficiency in operating kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops, etc.
- Ability to pick up and learn new skills, including specialized cooking techniques
- Willingness to work at peak hours, which may include evenings, holidays, and weekends
- Act in accordance with The Citizen guidelines
- Good attitude and passion for providing high-quality service
Physical Requirements:
- Constant standing and walking
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, crawling
- Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps
- Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine
- Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work
- Constant talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas through oral communication
- Full benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment:
- Major health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Performance-based raises and promotions
- Employee discount at all Quest Hospitality concepts
- Daily family meal
- Closed most major holidays
Interested candidates should send their resume directly to Chef Tory McPhail at tmcphail@citizenalys.com.