Line Cook | Wildcrust | Now Hiring

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Wildcrust - Now Hiring: Line Cook

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Line Cook About Wildcrust: Wildcrust is a full-service restaurant that combines traditional Neapolitan techniques, fine-dining flavors, and a 48-hour fermented dough for uniquely elevated, wood-fired sourdough pizza. We are a unique collective of culinary and business professionals who are passionate about exceptional food and are opening our first brick and mortar restaurant, Wildcrust, in Highland Park. Our mission is to provide exceptional food and service to our customers, while caring for our people and bettering our community. As part of Wildcrust's opening team, you would be training and working under our Head Chef, Miles Okabayashi, who is a Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and has extensive experience working at top fine-dining or Michelin restaurants in both New York and Los Angeles (Perry Street, The Modern, The Fulton, Torishin, Uncle Boons, and Republique). Wildcrust will be opening in mid to late September. All BoH staff will be required to participate in two weeks of paid training prior to our soft and grand openings. Position Overview: We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Line Cooks with a strong work ethic and an endless curiosity to learn and grow with our restaurant. Applicants will have great attention to detail and a high standard of excellence. Qualified Line Cooks must work well with others, have a sense of urgency, and enjoy preparing thoughtfully created food. This position reports to the Head Chef and the Sous Chef. Ideal candidate is focused, organized, and dedicated to executing delicious food in an exciting, respectful and fast paced work environment. Essential Job Responsibilities: Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet Wildcrust’s standards Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out) Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health, and sanitation standards Follow all company policies, procedures, guidelines, and recipies Properly set up workstation with all ingredients and cooking equipment Preparing and plating dishes cooked in a wood oven, on a wood fired grill, or as Garde-Manger Preparing, managing, and portioning large volumes of pizza dough Performs any other relevant duties as assigned by kitchen supervisor Desired Qualifications: 1+ year experience working in a fast paced kitchen environment Strong Knife skills, plating techniques, and attention to detail Ability to multitask and complete a prep list in an organized and efficient manner Knowledge and/or experience with dough/pizza or wood fired cooking is a plus but not required Ability to learn and follow recipes to execute dishes and prep according to specified measurements and proportions Ability to work in a team environment and take feedback well Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends Culinary Degree a plus, but not required Physical Requirements: Able to lift 50+ pounds Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment Stand and walk for an entire shift (up to 10hrs), including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment Able to work in hot and cold environments Compensation: Hourly ($19 - $23) plus tips Benefits: Health insurance, dining discounts Anticipated Start Date: September 9, 2024

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