Overview: With dazzling waterfront views, contemporary American cuisine and glamorous dcor, Rusty Pelican is known as the hottest destination for locals, celebrities, and tourists alike. Our fresh, inventive menu and top-notch service provided by our exceptional team members like you, are what make the Rusty Pelican Miami a premiere waterfront dining destination. Rusty Pelican is hiring individuals that believe in the mission of delivering a 5-star experience to our fellow team members, guests, partners and community. Join us in this high energy and naturally fast-paced environment where you are an essential piece to our sophisticated and captivating dining experience. Job Summary: The Line Cook will plan, prep, set-up, and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment. Pay: $18 - $23 / hour Top-Notch Benefits:
- Competitive pay and numerous opportunities for growth + advancement
- 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
- Management Referral Program with a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
- Employee Meals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
- Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
- Up to 3 days Paid Bereavement
- Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.
- Full time employees qualify for- Comprehensive Health Plans, Employer paid life Insurance, Supplemental Benefit Plans, 401k with annual employer match
Basic Job Duties:
- Prepare all menu items according to recipe requirements and adhere to product sensitivity and plate presentation guidelines.
- Read tickets and prepare order.
- Maintain superior quality in production of all food items
- Work with speed and efficiency to ensure proper and timely output of restaurant menu items.
- Keep updated on recipe changes and ensure proper execution of recipe procedures to maintain a high quality and consistent product.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area throughout shift.
- Complete assigned prep work for stocking and set up of station. Break down and clean station thoroughly every day.
- Ensure proper rotation of all products to par. Label, day dot, and sign all products. Obtain Chef/Manager signature on all products.
- Adherence to Company and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Other duties as assigned, such as stock counts, labeling and signage of products to support safe and efficient kitchen operations.
Education and Certification:
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Current food safety certification, such as ServSafe and SafeStaff (can obtain upon hire)
Experience: 2 years of experience performing in line cooking or preparation capacity Physical Demands:
- Frequent lifting, moving and carrying of kitchen ware, cleaning equipment, food boxes, garbage etc. weighing up to 30-40 pounds
- Regular and prolonged standing and walking to prepare food, clean work station, move garbage, etc.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs across the restaurant to move food items, equipment, etc.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.We recognize that people are our finest asset.It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check .