Cook

Our line cooks have a passion for food quality and excellence for our guests. Our staff spend their time making sure that every single plate is made to perfection for our guests. . We don’t have customers, we have Guests. Unparalleled Service isn’t just a part of our culture; it’s a commitment to each one of our current & future Guests and employees.

Benefits & Perks: 
• Health Insurance - A Robust Group Health Insurance and Dental Insurance is available based on certain eligibility criteria.
• Holidays Off - All restaurants are closed during major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Super Bowl Sunday.
• Personal Time Off, Sick Leave & Flexible Schedules - We encourage our team members to take regular time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Restaurant Discounts - Hourly employees plus three guests will receive 50% off total food and N/A beverage when you dine in at any Talk of the Town Restaurant. Managers will receive an exclusive dining card to dine each quarter.
• Employee Recognition - Employee of the Month program and tenured employee recognition and gifts.
• Direct Deposit - Payroll is paid by direct deposit and stubs will be emailed to the employee’s email.
• Giving Back – Monthly Round Up for Charity program at all Talk of the Town Restaurants to support local charities in our community.
• Family Culture Environment - A family owned and operated company since 1974, it is our goal at Talk of the Town Restaurants to make each employee feel like family!

Essential Functions:
•  Set up station according to restaurant guidelines.
•  Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
•  Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
•  Restocks all items as needed throughout shift.
•  Cleans and maintains stations in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
•  Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
•  Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
•  Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef or Kitchen Manager at any time.

Skills and Qualifications:
•  Passion for cooking and hospitality
•  Understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
•  Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
•  2+ years' prep or line cook experience.
•  Ability to take direction.
•  Ability to work well in a team environment, calmly and effectively under pressure.
•  Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
•  Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat.
•  Prolonged periods standing and preparing and cooking food.
•  Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.