Bellawood Farm is an 82-acre farm in Canal Winchester, OH, with a full-service restaurant, wood-fired oven, fully-licensed butcher shop and retail store. We are truly unique in the Columbus, OH area. A Line Cook at Bellawood Farm is a key part of the kitchen staff, and reports to the Executive Chef. You are primarily responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating food items at a designated station on the "line" within a busy kitchen, following specific recipes and standards, ensuring timely execution of dishes while maintaining quality and cleanliness under the supervision of the Executive Chef; your duties include chopping and preparing ingredients, grilling, frying, sautéing, seasoning, and garnishing food to order.
Key responsibilities:
- Food preparation: Cutting, chopping, mixing, and prepping ingredients according to recipes.
- Cooking food: Grilling, frying, sautéing, steaming, or baking assigned menu items to the correct level of preparation and temperature.
- Maintaining station cleanliness: Keeping work area clean, organized, and sanitized, including proper food handling practices.
- Following recipe specifications: Adhering to portion sizes, cooking times, and seasoning standards.
- Plate presentation: Arranging food on plates in an aesthetically pleasing manner, including garnishes.
- Communicating with team: Effectively communicating with other line cooks, prep cooks, and chefs regarding orders and any issues.
- Inventory management: Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of ingredients based on the day’s menu.
- Adapting to high-pressure situations: Working efficiently in a fast-paced environment, handling rushes with composure.
Skills and qualifications for a line cook:
- Culinary skills: Strong knife skills, proficiency in various cooking techniques (grilling, sautéing, frying)
- Attention to detail: Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain quality standards
- Physical stamina: Capability to stand for long periods and work quickly under pressure
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other kitchen staff
- Food safety knowledge: Understanding proper food handling and sanitation procedures
- Understanding of menu items: Knowledge of ingredients and preparation of all menu items
- Sense of Urgency: Ability to work quickly and at a fast pace, while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Experience:
- kitchen: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Canal Winchester, OH 43110 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Canal Winchester, OH 43110: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
