The Line Cook is tasked with helping prepare delicious meals according to the menu at our pizza and snack bar, Little Bettie. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. In order to help ensure all aspects of this position are performed as expected, measurable metrics will be provided along with regularly scheduled performance reviews. This position reports to the Kitchen Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various ovens
• Check food while cooking to turn or stir
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning, set-up, and breakdown tasks as assigned
• Be fully knowledgeable of and adhere to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
• Use POS System as instructed
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances
• Communicate and embody WISEACRE brand
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience in service industry
• Proven experience as a line cook, pizza cook, or similar culinary role.
• Experience using knives, cutting tools, cookware, and commercial kitchen equipment. 
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods (including baking, grilling, and roasting).
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and food preparation procedures with consistency. 
• Ability to follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency with POS systems and/or willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time. 

Compensation:

• Starting pay is typically $15.00 per hour, with higher starting rates available for candidates with relevant experience and qualifications. Performance and compensation will be reviewed after 90 days.

Employment Type:

• This position is being posted as a part-time opportunity. However, full-time employment may be available for an exceptional candidate based on experience, availability, and business needs.