Kitchen Team- Cooks & Dishwashers

Company : Tallgrass Tap House

Position : Cook (Dishwasher Job Description is below)

Job Classification : Part-Time / variable hour and Full-Time positions are available

Benefits Eligibility : Full-Time : Eligible. Part-Time : Not Eligible

Reports To : Restaurant’s Executive and / or Sous Chef

Work Schedule : Varied, flexible, evenings and weekends required. Full-Time positions work 35-40 hours per week. Part-Time positions hours are based on availability.

Summary of Role : Line Cooks work throughout a lunch or dinner service to properly and efficiently prepare all dishes ordered.

This is done while professionally communicating with colleagues, maintaining station cleanliness, and following food safety practices.

Part Time Role- What’s in it for you :

• Position pay rate range between $13-$17 per hour based on experience.
• Flexible work schedule
• Eligible for Length of Service Pay Increase Program
• Eligible for Referral Bonus Program
• 30% discount at all company locations
• Company observed holidays off work
• Food & beverage training from industry experts
• Mentor-guided career & personal development opportunity, via our 1-1 program
• Opportunity for career advancement within our company
• Company sponsored gatherings and events

Full Time Role- What’s in it for you :

• Hourly pay rate between $13-$17 per hour based on skill set or experience
• Health and Dental Insurance offered with company share
• Holiday Pay for company observed holidays
• Life Insurance
• Eligible for Length of Service Pay Increase Program
• Eligible for Referral Bonus Program
• 30% Discount at all company locations
• Mentor-guided career & personal development opportunity, via our 1-1 program
• Food & beverage training from industry experts
• Potential access to industry certifications
• Company sponsored gatherings and events

What we need from you :

• 1-2 years of previous high-volume restaurant kitchen experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to move quickly, efficiently and safely through the kitchen
• Strong work ethic to execute demanding physical and mental work under pressure
• Positive attitude that remains consistent under pressure

Key Responsibilities :

• Follow food safety and cleanliness procedures at all times
• Keep your assigned station and equipment clean, sanitized and orderly during your shift
• Safely operate your assigned station and equipment; report any functional or mechanical problems to a manager immediately
• Execute daily food prep in an accurate & timely manner according to recipes and direction
• Set up and stock assigned line station accurately and efficiently
• Remain in your station preparing all food ordered throughout assigned shift
• Constant attention to food quality, preparation quality, and plate presentation.
• Maintain ticket time consistency
• Communicate professionally & efficiently with colleagues
• Perform all side duties and cleaning duties as assigned
• Perform additional duties related to kitchen operations as assigned by managers

Physical Demands :

• Ability to be on your feet & standing up to 8 hours
• Ability to reach & lift above the head as needed
• Ability to lift, carry and move items up to 60 lbs
• Ability to squat, bend, and twist your body as needed
• Ability to function in a work environment that is hot, loud, in tight spaces with colleagues, contains wet and slippery surfaces
• Ability to work near and interact with hot cooking surfaces and equipment including but not limited to the grill, gas burners, fryers, ovens, toasters, etc

Company : Tallgrass Tap House

Position : Dishwasher

Job Classification : Part Time / Variable Hour, Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligibility : Not eligible.

Reports To : Restaurant’s Executive and / or Sous Chef

Work Schedule : Varied, flexible, evenings and weekends required.

Summary of Role : Dishwashers are vital members of our kitchen team who ensure the cleanliness and organization of all tableware, pots, pans, cooking and food prep tools, etc.

Dishwashers perform physically demanding work in a hot, humid work environment.

What’s in it for you :

• Position pay range is $11 - $15 per hour based on experience
• Flexible work schedule
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Eligible for Length of Service Pay Increase Program
• 30% discount at all company locations
• Mentor-guided career & personal development opportunity, via our 1-1 program
• Company observed holidays off work
• Food & beverage training from industry experts
• Potential access to industry certifications
• Opportunity for career advancement within our company
• Company sponsored gatherings and events

Key Responsibilities :

• Scrub and spray, send through dish machine and unload all dirty dishes
• Operate the spray gun which shoots hot water at a high velocity
• Learn the storage place & put away all clean tableware, pots, pans, cooking tools, etc
• Keep the dish room and equipment clean and orderly during your shift
• Safely operate the dish machine; report any functional or mechanical problems to a manager immediately
• Monitor dish machine temperature and chemical levels to ensure a sanitary wash cycle
• Follow food safety and cleanliness procedures at all times
• Handle all wares and equipment safely and carefully to prevent breakage
• Perform all side duties and cleaning duties as assigned
• Perform additional duties related to kitchen operations as assigned by managers

What we need from you :

• Ability to move quickly, efficiently and safely through the kitchen
• Strong work ethic to execute demanding work under pressure
• Positive attitude that remains consistent under pressure

Physical Demands :

• Ability to be on your feet up to 8 hours
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to reach & lift above the head as needed
• Ability to lift, carry and move items up to 60 lbs
• Ability to squat, bend, and twist your body as needed
• Ability to function in a work environment that is hot, loud, in tight spaces with colleagues, contains wet and slippery surfaces
• Ability to work near and interact with hot surfaces and equipment including but not limited to the dishwashing machine, grill, gas burners, fryers, ovens, toasters, etc
30+ days ago