The Wicked's Brew Cook Has The Ability To Whip Tall Peaks With a Single Whisk!
We pride ourselves on the culinary creations served from our kitchen, and are looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to help support our Team. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience preparing healthy, seasonal cuisine, enjoys working in a busy restaurant environment and is capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively. The Cook position at Wicked's Brew is a unique experience, combining farm to table, locally sourced ingredients and a health conscious philosophy while creating delicious, beautifully presented meals for our guests in an open exhibition kitchen. You will be required to work with others and be an exceptional team player as well as being a self motivated, detail oriented self-starter. You will be working on your feet, lifting in excess of 50 pounds, be handling knives, and using large and small kitchen appliances. A love of food and a flair for presentation is necessary for this position. There will be some customer interaction, as well as some performing, as Wicked’s Brew also has an ongoing murder mystery going on.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We pride ourselves on the culinary creations served from our kitchen, and are looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to help support our Team. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience preparing healthy, seasonal cuisine, enjoys working in a busy restaurant environment and is capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively. The Cook position at Wicked's Brew is a unique experience, combining farm to table, locally sourced ingredients and a health conscious philosophy while creating delicious, beautifully presented meals for our guests in an open exhibition kitchen. You will be required to work with others and be an exceptional team player as well as being a self motivated, detail oriented self-starter. You will be working on your feet, lifting in excess of 50 pounds, be handling knives, and using large and small kitchen appliances. A love of food and a flair for presentation is necessary for this position. There will be some customer interaction, as well as some performing, as Wicked’s Brew also has an ongoing murder mystery going on.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment. Adheres to health codes and hold kitchen staff accountable to do the same. Wears proper uniform, works with gloves and appears immaculately clean when working within the kitchen. Keeps all Wicked's Brew kitchen areas impeccably clean, sanitized and organized. Uses proper storage techniques when storing dry goods and refrigerated goods including proper labeling and rotation of all ingredients to prevent food waste.
- Inspects food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
- Turns or stirs foods to ensure even cooking.
- Seasons and cooks food according to recipes.
- Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
- Weighs, measures, assembles and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Portions, arranges, and garnishes food, and serves food to waiters or patrons.
- Restocks kitchen for subsequent shifts.
- Rotates stock items as per established procedures.
- Regulates temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
- Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Carves and trims meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
- Butchers and dresses animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cuts and bones meat prior to cooking.
- Bakes breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries, including gluten-free and vegan varieties.
- Prepares relishes and hors d'oeuvres.
- Ensures kitchen staff maintains ticket times of 8-15 minutes.
- Ensures that the food prep area and kitchen are impeccably cleaned and sanitized at the end of their shift.
- Is familiar with and abides by all Wicked's Brew policies, procedures and systems.
- Maintains accurate food inventories. Keep records and accounts.
- Is familiar with and abides by all Wicked's Brew policies, procedures and systems.
- Is punctual and maintains a good attendance record. Is willing to substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
- Is professional on all levels while clocked in or on company premises. Leaves issues not related to work, outside of work. Comes to work with a positive attitude and outlook on the day.
- Communicates to the Lead Cook when there is an issue, whether it is personal or work related.
- Maintains the utmost integrity and honesty while employed at Wicked's Brew.
- Interacts with dining guests; gives out mysterious clues, assists in the culinary workshops.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma/GED required
- 1+ years’ experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry
- Able to read and follow standardized recipes
- Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
- Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
- Skilled in using food service equipment including knives, pots, pans and ovens.
- Ability to communicate with management, staff, vendors and customers. Ability to read and interpret documents such as training cards/manuals, order forms, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports like daily temperature logs and receiving logs. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to deal with problems and resolve them efficiently. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and hot environment.
- Possess ingenuity & dedication, and an enviable back-breaking work ethic.
- Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
- LEAD Responsible Beverage Training and CA ServSafe Food Handlers Card required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Constant standing/walking
- Occasional stooping, kneeling or crawling
- Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps.
- Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine.
- Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work around hot and cold kitchen appliances.
- Constant receiving detailed information through oral communication.
- Constant talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
- Occasional distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors.
- Constant clarity of vision at near and/or far distances.
THE GAME IS AFOOT - APPLY FOR LEAD COOK
Simply download the application below, SAVE it to your computer, FILL IT OUT completely, PRINT and EMAIL to wicked@wickedsbrew.com. Once it's received one of Wicked's sidekicks will contact you to set-up an interview at your earliest convenience.
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Questions? Wish to Apply in Person? Please Call Gwendolyn at 805. 275. 2334