What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Line Cook position at Common House?
Who we are
Common House is a modern social club with locations in Richmond, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Chattanooga, TN, and New Orleans, LA. More than a membership, the Houses provide inclusive spaces to dine, work, and discover through daily programming, unique amenities, and connection opportunities with other members.
Position & Candidate Description
Lead Line cooks assist with direction and management of staff, food preparation, follow recipes, maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment, and possess a growth mentality. An ideal candidate focuses on service, education, and a positive kitchen culture based on trust and respect. Common House is a teaching kitchen. Learning and growth are high priorities amongst our team.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position based on-site in New Orleans, LA.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the kitchen team in the Sous Chefs absence
- Checking out the kitchen team before and after service to ensure properly set up for success and breakdown is executed appropriately.
- To provide our guests with an outstanding and unique food experience, maintaining the standards set in place for our Common House guest
- To fulfill assignments as appropriate to ensure that food production is performed to the benchmarked superior standards in accordance with all recipes and methods at required standards
- To take all necessary steps to provide our guest with a Common House experience
Secondary Responsibilities:
- The organization, sanitation, care and maintenance of all kitchen equipment (cooking equipment, storage, refrigeration, small wares, work surfaces, floors, shelving, etc) in areas of responsibility
- Promote the company’s safety goals and actively work towards ensuring a safe working environment
- Butchering and proper storage of proteins.
Qualification Standards
- Preferred 2 years experience in a professional kitchen
- Interested in sourcing locally and seasonally
- Possesses a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and take direction
- Self-motivated, positive demeanor, punctual, strong multitasking skills
Physical requirements
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Capable of standing for long periods (8-10 hours)
In exchange for talented skills and contributions, Common House offers all employees a dynamic work environment, fun co-workers and a competitive salary package. Additionally, we also offer our team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Diverse and inclusive colleagues
- Health, Dental, Vision Coverage
- 401k Option
- Paid Sick Leave
- Monthly membership at Common House (and your partner/spouse gets one, too!)
- 50% employee discount on food and non-alcoholic purchases
Common House is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
