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Lead Line Cook

BURG'r & BARREL
Full-time
On-site
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
$17 - $19 USD hourly
Food Service
Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
HIRING NOW!
Innovative, high-volume restaurant looking LEAD LINE COOK for both lunch and dinner shifts!
Now under NEW GENERAL & KITCHEN MANAGEMENT!
Peerless Hospitality Concepts, a family-owned restaurant group with a rich history in Tennessee dating back to 1938, is seeking passionate and experienced Line Cooks/Chefs to compliment our unique-concept, full-service, casual dining restaurant and bar, BURG'r & BARREL in a historic Johnson City location.  Finer dining restaurant is planned for reopening next year.

As the Lead Line Cook/Chef you will be instrumental in delivering exceptional quality food to our guests.
Perks:
  • Food discounts when working at BURG'r & BARREL!
  • Off-duty food discounts when visiting BURG'r & BARREL with friends & family!
  • Flexible scheduling!
  • Train with experienced owners, managers, chefs, bartenders & servers!
  • Excellent restaurant career opportunity with growth potential!
Responsibilities:  
  • Batch cooking & kitchen prep duties
  • Grill, Fry & Sauté various meats & other foods
  • High-volume cooking with quality using all new kitchen equipment
  • Prepare speciality dishes & sauces
  • Present, garnish & arrange final dishes
  • Replenish & requisition supply items daily
  • Ensure ingredients & cooked dishes are fresh
  • Handle & store ingredients 
  • Do kitchen & prep area cleaning 
  • Follow & food safety & sanitation procedures
  • Work closely with Culinary Manager & Restaurant Manager for specials
  • Checks all refrigeration for proper temperature controls
  • Observes and tests food being cooked to make sure it is cooked properly
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years relevant food preparation experience in a high quality, high volume establishment
  • Track record of kitchen line leadership
  • Proven ability to plan, organize and execute requests with good communication skills
  • Ability to manage the administration of multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Extensive knowledge of keeping clean & safe work areas
  • Ability to stand for long periods & lift up to 50 pounds
  • Skills handling utensils, kitchen, knife skills & kitchen equipment
  • Ability to use math skills to weigh, measure & mix ingredients according to recipes
  • Knowledge & training of safe food handling  
  • Needs open schedule availability
Musts:
  • Must be 100% guest-focused and consistently project a positive, upbeat attitude!
  • Must have consistent high-energy people & communication skills showing compassion & empathy!
  • Must have a positive, friendly attitude & demeanor and be a go-getter!
  • Must be professional, calm and accommodating in all situations!
  • Must be organized, have attention to detail & be a mulit-tasker!
  • Must work efficiently & accurately in a fast-paced environment!
  • Must be available to work some weekends, weekdays & holidays
  • Must be able to work as part of a dynamic team!
  • Must be 18+!
 Only serious candidates who reply to texts & calls & show up for interviews & scheduled work hours need apply please!
Innovative, high-volume downtown restaurant looking for a LEAD LINE COOK candidate for lunch & dinner! 
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour


“It All Started In A Rambling Kitchen” in 1938, when the original Peerless opened in Downtown Johnson City. Now after nearly a century of serving the finest food in East Tennessee, we have mastered our culinary craft from generation to generation. We now celebrate by with BURG’r & BARREL in our hometown historic train depot. We offer this unique dining scene in addition to our outdoor “Gather at JC Depot.” Our menu includes an extensive list of local craft beers & a wide array of bourbons and whiskeys. Our Family personally welcomes you & we hope you enjoy our now 4th generation, Kalogeros Family Culinary Hospitality experience. - Gary J Kalogeros