Line Cook - Cochon

1 year

Link Restaurant Group was founded by James Beard Award winning executive Chef Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, with the goal to support the continuous growth of their family of restaurants in New Orleans. Currently that includes Herbsaint, Cochon, Cochon Butcher, Peche Seafood Grill, Gianna, La Boulangerie and Calcasieu Private Dining. Growing up in south Louisiana taught Chef Link about the importance of traditions and the regions unique flavors, which helped define their guiding philosophy to produce honest, simple food.

We offer competitive wages, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401k with company match, paid sick days, in-house dining discounts, career progression and professional development.

Line cooks will be required to execute menu items and recipes as set forth by the Chef de Cuisine. You are responsible for operating the mechanics of your station in accordance with the standards and expectations of Link Restaurant Group. You will also be held accountable for BOH cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities:

• Be able to set up and work line stations at required level

• Complete daily station mis en place in a timely, efficient fashion

• Consistently execute menu items while following current restaurant recipes

• Be able to work in a professional manner with fellow BOH employees

• Operate, clean, and maintain all kitchen equipment

• Maintain a clean and organized station

• Assist in weekly deep cleaning of the BOH

• Be able to taste all food at any required moment before and during service

• Follow all proper food safety practices and kitchen safety practices

• Continue to improve upon existing skill set

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of one year of kitchen experience preferred but not required

• Basic knife skills

• Sanitation Knowledge

• Food safety knowledge

• Passionate about food and hospitality

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Link Restaurant Group reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of LRG or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

LRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

Job Type : Full Time

Compensation Type : Hourly

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Vision Insurance

Line Cooking

Menu execution

Teamwork and Collaboration

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Recipe Following

BOH Cleanliness

Professional Communication

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Time Management Skills

Time Management

Food Taste Testing

Food Safety Practices

Ability to Work in a Professional Manner with Fellow BOH Employees

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Adaptability

Adaptability to Changing Tasks

Kitchen equipment operation

Adaptability to Changing Duties

Communication Skills

BOH cleanliness and organization

Ability to Work Standing for 4 to 8 Hours

Strong Communication Skills

Basic Knife Skills

Operate, Clean, and Maintain Kitchen Equipment

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Problem Solving Skills

Maintain a Clean and Organized Station

Sanitation Knowledge

Food tasting

Ability to Taste All Food at Any Required Moment Before and During Service

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

passion for food and hospitality

Commitment to cleanliness and organization

Follow Proper Food Safety Practices and Kitchen Safety Practices

Knife Skills

Organization Skills

Minimum of One Year of Kitchen Experience Preferred

Physical Stamina and Strength

Organizational Skills

Physical Strength

Willingness to Learn and Improve

Commitment to Cleanliness

Passionate about food and hospitality

Ability to Stand for 4 to 8 Hours

Willingness to Learn

Physical Stamina

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Ability to Bend and Move Intermittently During Working Hours

Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Ability to Handle Pressure

Culinary Creativity

Understanding of Food Preparation Techniques

Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

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