Job Description
Chef / Food Ambassador
We are looking for a skilled cook to prepare great meals in an open kitchen, and full service restaurant. A great ‘can-do’ attitude, team-work, calm under pressure presence is ideal. Shifts are either 7:30a to 3p or 2p-10p. FT or PT.
We are the busiest restaurant in town, serving sourdough pizza / Italian / some Eclectic dishes, in an open kitchen in the dining area. Our kitchen team earns a % of tips plus hourly wage.
Responsibilities:
- Set up workstations & prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.
- Ensure great presentation of all plates
- Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Requirements:
- Willingness to learn, study, practice outside of work. A drive to be great, regardless of task
- Proven experience as cook is a plus
- Culinary school is a plus
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
- Ability to work in a team
- Very good communication skills, in a high-stress environment
- Willing to live or relocate to the area: Buena Vista, Colorado
Rewards:
- Hourly wages, plus tips (experience & culinary training increases)
- Paid Sick leave, accrues on day 1
- Paid medical plan, after 1 year
- Free meals while working, Family discount
- 401k w 100% matching, paycheck disability insurance, life insurance
- Overtime available, summer bonus available
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $19.00 to $21.00 /hour + tip (additional $2.00/hr)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
- Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
