Line Cook

Position: Line Cook, part-time

Shift: Flexible Hours – Some evenings, weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and holidays required.

Company/Location Overview

No secrets. No myths. No fabricated stories.

Bardstown Bourbon Company is a new blend of bourbon makers creating the next industry standard through unparalleled transparency, collaboration, and innovation.

With the most technically advanced and sophisticated distillery in the country, our pledge of transparency is on full display through open spaces and clear glass, putting the art and science of whiskey-making front and center for all to see. In the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the World^TM, Bardstown Bourbon Co. produces not only our own award-winning and highly sought-after blended bourbons, ryes and finished whiskies, but custom distills and ages whiskies for many brands, from start-up pours to established top shelves.

We are the premiere destination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail^®, combining distilling, culinary, and beverage expertise to create a modern, authentic experience that will engage and delight the bourbon novice and the most sophisticated aficionado.

At our on-site restaurant, Bardstown Bourbon Co. Kitchen and Bar, visitors enjoy chef-driven yet approachable Southern cuisine with international flair paired with creative cocktails, a vast collection of spirits, curated wine list, and our one-of-a-kind Vintage Library, our ode to distilling history stocked with old and rare finds dating back to the 19th century. 

Green River Distillery is located in Owensboro and is the 10th oldest distillery in the state producing more than 90,000 barrels of bourbon and rye for its own brands and partners. They produce the flagship Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey which started in 1885 and was re-launched in February 2022.

At Bardstown Bourbon Company, see how we are moving the industry forward and NEVER STANDING STILL.  For more information, please visit www.bardstownbourbon.com and www.greenriverdistilling.com

All employees of The Bardstown Bourbon Company must have the following characteristics:

• Appreciate and provide excellent customer service 
• Comfortable interacting daily with distillery customers as well as tour groups and guests in a hospitality focused environment
• Excellent team player 

Job Description/Responsibilities

This position requires the following:

• Must be able to work well under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Must work quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Observe and test by tasting all types of foods, including all meats (beef, pork, lamb, etc.) and fish (tilapia, halibut cod, sole, etc.) to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Maintain the highest health standards, sanitation and cleanliness in the beverage/bar area to meet local, state and government guidelines.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Helps to minimize food costs/waste through proper portioning by communicating with the front of the house to keep tabs on how many guests have eaten, how many more might be expected and when.
• Cook dinner in such a manner that all guests will eat food that is safe, fresh, visually appealing, hot and good tasting. Maintain that high standard throughout the shift. 
• Maintain safety and freshness of products in the kitchen by putting them away when not in use.  Mark and date (day in) all foods stored in coolers.
• Ensure all products are in stock for following day and defrost any if necessary. 
• Prepares mise en place for the next day to ensure the most safe and efficient service.
• Prepare a prep list of anything needed for the following day that wasn’t completed during the shift.
• Assists in maintaining the food and supply inventory par counts by writing on the order list when food or supplies begin to become low, before the restaurant is out of an item.
• Ensures that dishes, utensils, pots and pans are washed clean and stored properly. Washes dishes when necessary.   Everything must be properly stored by the end of the shift.
• Thoroughly cleans up after the shift.  This means all food stored appropriately, dishes, utensils. Pots and pans cleaned and stored, all surfaces cleaned and sanitize.
• Commitment for the Company’s ISO program including the quality and food safety of our products.
• Maintains cleanliness in kitchen daily, weekly, monthly.  This means that in addition to daily duties all shelving, appliances, containers and floors, etc. must be cleaned, as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Ability to speak fluent English.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Experience in food preparation
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills  
• Must be able to multitask and work in stressful situations.
• A proven track record of dependability is essential.
• Must be an excellent team player

Physical requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. 

• Required to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and close environment.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. 
• Reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis from floor to shoulder.

The Bardstown Bourbon Company is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of The Bardstown Bourbon Company to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees, without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.