Weekend Hot Line Cook

Job Title: Line Cook Location: Indian Gardens Cafe & Market Reports to: Kitchen Manager / Assistant KM

Position Overview:

Indian Gardens Café and Market is seeking Line Cooks to join our kitchen. Situated in the Oak Creek Canyon of Sedona, AZ, our café offers a unique and vibrant environment where we offer breakfast and lunch, using high-quality ingredients. The environment is tight and usually fast paced, we focus on communication, consistent quality, and speed to keep our busy cafe moving.

Stations and Responsibilities:

Hot Line Cook:

• Operate and maintain the hot line station, including a 4-burner stove, 4-foot griddle, salamander broiler, toaster, steam table, and prep cooler.
• Prepare and cook eggs to order, breakfast burritos, and sandwiches, ensuring timely and accurate preparation.
• Heat and prepare ingredients in the morning and execute hot sandwich orders for lunch during the afternoon service.
• Ensure that all dishes are cooked to the highest standards, following recipes and specific customer requests.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station, adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Cold Line Cook:

• Operate the prep cooler and toaster to assemble sandwiches, focusing on precision and quality.
• Assist the Hot Line during breakfast preparation and work with the pantry station to plate salads and other dishes during lunch service.
• Restock breads and tortillas at the end of each shift to ensure smooth operations for the next day.
• Maintain an organized workspace, ensuring all necessary ingredients and tools are readily available.
• Pantry Station Cook:
• Collaborate with the expeditor to ensure accurate and efficient food delivery, ensuring all orders are correct and promptly plated.
• Plate salads and garnish dishes for lunch service, ensuring consistency in presentation and quality.
• Manage and track ticket orders, maintaining strong communication with other kitchen staff to ensure all tickets are being worked on in a timely manner.
• Touch every plate before it hits the pass, ensuring that all items meet the highest standards of quality and presentation.
• Work with the salamander, salad prep cooler, and steam table to prepare and plate cold and hot dishes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Line Cook or in a kitchen setting is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members, the expeditor, and front-of-house staff.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices for cleanliness and organization.
• A positive attitude and a passion for hard work and good execution.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to bend, twist, and move quickly in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

* Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person