What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cheese and Charcuterie Cook position at Lawry's Restaurants Inc.?
The Five Crowns and The Side Door is currently hiring a Cheese and Charcuterie Cook to join our team! We offer our Co-workers 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous dining discount and daily co-worker meal and tuition reimbursement!
The Cheese and Charcuterie Cook ensures the highest quality food is prepared per the exact recipe specifications at all times as assigned by the Executive Chef/GM. The Cheese and Charcuterie Cook will support the overall meat and cheese menu program they are preparing as directed by the Executive Chef/GM. This person must be knowledgeable and able to educate co-workers and guests about the program. If you are an artisanal meat and cheese expert who is passionate about food apply for this excellent opportunity to advance your culinary career and join a winning team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- A minimum of 1-2 years prior experience creating amazing plates and trays of curated meats and cheeses required.
- Must be able to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Cheese and Charcuterie Cook candidates must have above average knife skills and must display station organization.
- Required to count a daily inventory of all products within the meat and cheese program with all information provided to the Executive Chef in a timely manner.
- Conduct research on-site on meat and cheese trends.
- Provide recommended weekly orders to the Executive Chef.
- Must be able to stay cool under pressure and be a team player.
- Outgoing, friendly, guest-focused
- Able to handle high-volume activity with calm and grace
- Focused on detail management and completion of tasks; ability to prioritize effectively.
- Must have a commitment to heart of house excellence.
- Consistently and sufficiently meet Lawry’s standards, providing and exuding quality, and professionalism; and conducts himself or herself in accordance with Lawry’s Code of Ethics.
- Adheres to Lawry’s uniform and appearance standards.
- Maintains proper food handling and sanitation standards.
- Demonstrates safe work habits, particularly in relation to knife handling.
- Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work areas clean and free of debris and hazards.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Shows confidence, energy, and enthusiasm with a professional, clean appearance, and a friendly, helpful, approachable demeanor.
- Satisfactory physical and mental health to perform the requirement of the job, and to work with the public in compliance with applicable foodservice health and safety regulations.
- Able to perform the essential functions of the assigned position with or without reasonable accommodation, and within company policy.
- Able to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours during a shift (with limited breaks); carry up to 100 lbs. and exert up to 150 lbs. of force without straining; and sustain repetitive motions of legs, feet, waist, back, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and fingers.
- Be available and willing to work all scheduled shifts within the priority scheduling and seniority systems as established at each location, including working weekends and holidays.
- Capable of communicating with others, able to express and exchange ideas in spoken and written English in an average manner.
- Basic math proficiency.
- Able to listen and follow instructions carefully.
- Capable of following basic recipes.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Experience:
- At least two (2) years of previous experience in a high-end dinning establishment is required. Must be able to read scales.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Current Local/State Food Handler’s Training Certifications as required
Computer Skills: Basic familiarity with computers and calculators.
Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Some college or culinary education beneficial.
Salary Range: $19-$21/hour
Salary : $19 - $21
