Kitchen Team - Toast
Full Time • Toast
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Accrued paid time off
- Anniversary bonus
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Meal discounts for employees
- Weekly Paychecks
- Flexible schedule
Job Summary: Kitchen team members are primarily responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, maintaining kitchen stations, and assisting with prep work as assigned. Kitchen team members must be capable of working as a part of a group, maintaining a clean workspace, completing sidework as assigned, adhere to all safety standards, and attend any required meetings and trainings.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards, ensuring high-quality culinary offerings.
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary ingredients and cooking equipment, ensuring readiness for service.
- Coordinate with other kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient preparation and execution of menu items during service periods.
- Assist with prep work, including chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, and portioning ingredients, to support smooth kitchen operations.
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper storage, handling, and labeling of food items, to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate with management regarding ingredient shortages or discrepancies.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, including equipment, utensils, and storage areas, following cleaning schedules and procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, including equipment, utensils, and storage areas, following cleaning schedules and procedures.
- Assist with receiving and storing deliveries of food and kitchen supplies, checking for accuracy and quality.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop and refine recipes, menu items, and cooking techniques.
- Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff, servers, and management to ensure smooth communication and teamwork.
- Assist with other duties as assigned by management to support overall kitchen operations.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a line or prep cook preferred, but not required.
- Obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler’s Permit through the Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department. You must present evidence of a valid permit before or on your first day of employment.
- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, with a positive attitude and a commitment to providing exceptional products.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to see, hear, stand, walk, lift and carry various items for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be at least 16 years of age and have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Company
Red Herring Concepts restaurants/bars push the envelope of American cuisine here in Lincoln Nebraska. Taking its influences from our team members’ culinary roots, we blend traditional and innovative techniques to create unique offerings using local ingredients in as many of its dishes as possible. We're grounded in hospitality with our staff’s commitment to providing you with a memorable experience each time you walk through our doors.
Work With Us
We believe that all employees should feel valued, appreciated, respected and supported by all team members and guests. Our employment philosophy focuses on creating a culture of accountability and authenticity and a willingness to change over time. We also have a wide range of benefits available to all employees including food & drink discounts, referral and retention bonuses, bereavement leave and more.
Concepts
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Paid Time Off
All team members earn paid time off based on hours worked. Take a weekend away without the stress of coming home to a low paycheck! We also offer up to three days (24 hours) of bereavement pay for the loss of an immediate family member.
Referral Bonuses
Refer an employee and earn up to $1,000. Referral bonuses are only paid to the person who referred a new employee and is based on average hours worked by the person who was referred. Bonuses are paid out after 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year of employment. Both employees must be active at the time of payout to receive the bonus.
Anniversary Bonuses
Employees are eligible to receive up to $100 per year of employment. The total bonus is based on average hours worked throughout the last calendar year. Bonuses are paid out on the second payroll following the close of the quarter your anniversary date falls into. Employees must be active at the time of payout to receive the bonus.
Health Insurance
Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance after 60 days of employment. Dental and vision insurance are employee funded, while medical is a shared cost between employees and Red Herring Concepts.
401k
Employees averaging 20+ hours per week are eligible to enroll in a 401k after 1 full year of employment. Employees must be 21 years of age or older to enroll. Employer match of up to 4%.