Line Cook

Company: Panzano
Location: Denver
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

You'll provide guests with excellent food quality and consistency, in an attractive environment, and
with professional service. You are hardworking, with a real passion for crafting quality dishes
according to restaurant specifications. You love maintaining and building sound working
relationships with your teammates. You'll act as an ambassador for the restaurant, be a creator of
ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to
return.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations as set forth in the
employee handbook and by management.
--- Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
--- Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation
practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
--- Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality
standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
--- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth
service period.
--- Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers,
fryers, pasta cookers, saut-- burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration
equipment.
--- Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests.
--- The demonstration, preparation and execution of each menu item and the item
specifications and presentation will be agreed upon.
--- Proper guest service requires that the food is produced on a timely basis and that
employees are well educated regarding the menu.
--- Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walkin and prep area.
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WE'RE SEEKING:
--- 1 year of experience in related or supportive position preferred.
--- Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
--- Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
--- Food Handler Certification (If applicable).
--- Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment.
--- Ability to multitask under pressure.
--- Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. 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.
Our hotels and restaurants operate 365 days a year, and scheduling requirements may be based
on business needs.
Education and/or Experience: 1 year of previous experience in a related or supportive role is
preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally
with other business departments, guests, and vendors. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult
situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to
balance, reach, twist, stretch, push, pull, handle (hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hand or
hands), finger (picking, pinching, fine manipulation), stand, walk, see, hear, and speak. The
employee is frequently required to bend and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to
climb stairs, collate/file, and write. The employee is minimally required to kneel, crawl, squat, climb
ladders, use a keyboard, dial, and sit. The employee is constantly required to lift and/or move 10-
25lbs, frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50lbs, and minimally required to lift and/or
move 75-100+lbs.
Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to
produce detailed work, verbally communicate, handle multiple concurrent tasks, and constant
interruptions. The employee is occasionally required to use math and reasoning skills. The
employee is minimally required to use written communication, have contact with customers, and
give presentations.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be continuously
exposed to heat, odor, fumes, dampness, oil, grease, noise, vibrations, and will continuously use
tools and equipment including; knives and cutting instruments, equipment used for heating and
chilling prepared foods and beverages including stoves, ovens, torches, fryers, grills, refrigerators,
freezers, and scales. The employee may be moderately exposed to dirt.
Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties
listed above to meet business demands.

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