Cook / Line Cook

Role: The Line Cook will prepare food items in accordance with production requirements of quality standards while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. Responsible for helping to achieve ongoing guest satisfaction and team goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Practices lean management principles as an integral part of the operation.
• Prep food items ahead of time as requested, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the food standards, and making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed shortage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, and pack them according to department standards.
• Receive and unpack items as they arrive from food vendors. Date all items as they arrive and pack them according to department standards.
• Breakdown boxes and take the trash out to the dumpster as needed.
• Assist with banquet and events.
• Maintain an inventory of needed supplies; keep all items at par level.
• Assist Executive Chef with monthly food audit.
• Be familiar with facilities hours and other important information.

Qualifications:

• 18+ years old
• Reliable transportation required
• Minimum of Two (2) years restaurant or kitchen experience
• High level of professionalism
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills
• High school diploma/GED required

Competencies:

• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works will in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions’ Demonstrated group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternative plan.
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectively and openness to others’ views; Gives and Welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s effort to succeed.

Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, real technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Frequently evening and weekend work required
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Frequently working near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently work in high, precarious places
• Frequently work around fumes airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat or cold
• Occasionally exposure to blood-borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• Occasionally loud noises.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Standard Operating Procedures, Training Checklists, and Department Handbooks will be provided to ensure associate is trained in all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tidal Creek Brewhouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity company, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability.

About the Company

Tidal Creek Brewhouse is Myrtle Beach’s newest craft brewery. Located in The Market Common District, TCB prides itself on making quality craft beer and creating fresh, seasonal low country comfort food. Tidal Creek will have inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, and engaging events and activities for all to enjoy, as we are family-friendly and dog-friendly. Construction is underway, and you can track our progress and find out more at www.tidalcreekbrewhouse.com or find us on social media!