Falafel & Grill is a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant known for fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We are currently seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team. If you have a passion for Mediterranean cuisine, especially shawarma and kebabs, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook menu items including shawarma, kebabs, falafel, and sides according to recipes and quality standards.
-Grill, and plate dishes with attention to presentation and portion control.
- Proven experience cooking in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Hands-on experience with grilling meats (shawarma, kebab) and Mediterranean cuisine is required.
- Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a correctly and efficiently
- Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
- Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
- Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
Benefits:
Competitive pay (based on experience)
Free or discounted meals during shifts
Supportive team environment
