Kitchen Staff - Line Cook

 

About Reverie Café + Bar

Reverie is a casual, all-day café. We serve delicious plant-based meals for lunch and dinner, a weekend brunch and local craft beer  and full coffee bar. Reverie’s new brick and mortar is scheduled to open in November of 2019. 

 

Position Details

Reverie Café + Bar seeks an experienced and enthusiastic kitchen staff member to join and help support our growing team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has previous experience working in a commercial kitchen, especially line cooking, and is passionate about preparing unique and delicious plant-based foods. 

 

• Posting Date: [December 20, 2019]

• Closing Date: We are looking to hire now and in the future. This position will remain open until Reverie has seen a diverse pool of candidates.

• Employee Type: Full Time Positions available; some part time will be considered.

• Reports to: Kitchen Manager

• Compensation: Competitive based on experience. Competitive wages plus tips equates to a higher than average hourly wage. 

• Benefits: None at this time.

• Schedule: Flexible. Shifts may include mornings, daytimes, late evenings, and weekends. Must be able to work Sundays. 

 

Responsibilities

• Maintain the quality and consistency of Reverie’s food by checking freshness and following all recipes and processes as instructed.

• Efficiently prepare and plate food for customers. 

• Manage multiple tickets and collaborate with other line cooks. 

• Prioritize kitchen needs, update preps lists, and communicate any items of significance to other kitchen staff members and Kitchen Manager. 

• Ensure that food orders are well presented and prepared in a timely fashion.

• Occasionally run food to customers while keeping a pleasant demeanor. 

• Communicate with FOH about any specials or 86’d menu items.

• Prepare and portion food items to be used on the line. 

• Receive food orders, stock and rotate food, notify Kitchen Manager of any foreseeable shortages.

• Store food properly and safely, marking the date and item. 

• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs.

• Organize workspace to maximize efficiency. 

• Prepare the kitchen for subsequent shifts by following checklists, cleaning stations, updating prep lists, and communicating with incoming kitchen staff. 

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.

• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards.

• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.

• Maintain a positive attitude, actively problem solving with coworkers and supervisor. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

 

Competencies

• Multi-tasking

• Collaboration Skills

• Customer Focus

• Flexibility

• Stress Management/Composure

• Problem Solving

 

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• Experience working in a commercial kitchen, especially line experience. 

• Basic knowledge of plant-based foods and cooking techniques.

• Good knife skills. 

• Basic knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.

• Ability to read and follow specific recipes.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Ability to work quickly and cleanly 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing plant-based foods in a commercial kitchen.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge of plant-based baking methods. This is in qualifications also

• Experience working as a barista and/or bartender.

• Experience in a fast paced kitchen 

 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

• Must be able to work at a fast pace for long periods of time.

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and frequently life and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in a kitchen environment where the employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, and noise.

 

To Apply

Please email resume and cover letter to Kirstin@ReverieMPLS.com