Roundsman/Lead Line Cook

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Job Description :

The ideal candidate for this position desires an opportunity to grow within the company and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people.

The Roundsman position will be responsible for mastering all stations and exhibiting a full comprehension of each station’s supplies and operations.

This position is considered a Cook III position, requiring a working knowledge of the line and production kitchens.

Roundsman Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and uphold a positive, productive working environment. Identify training needs and continually strive to cultivate the professional development of the kitchen.
• Maintain a working knowledge of each station including : fry station, garde manger, grill, and roast, as well as a general knowledge of production kitchen processes, catering and other areas.
• Fill in to cover breaks and other station absences and staffing needs.
• Fill in in Events kitchen during an event, as needed.
• Fill in as acting Snack Bar supervisor in the absence of Sous Chef, including calling orders, prioritizing tasks and directing line cooks.
• Supervise the close of each station on the line and direct other responsibilities to insure the accurateness and completeness of the closing checklist.

Daily Duties :

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and / or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Opens and closes the kitchen properly and follows all checklists for kitchen stations. Assists others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Follows all customer service guidelines in interactions with guests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

Requirements

Key Job Skills :

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• A positive attitude and a desire to learn.
• Must work well independently as well as with the team.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach and walk constantly for long periods of time up to 7 hours
• Ability to safely navigate the Tasting Room and Snack Bar areas including crowded spaces, wet / slippery floors, hot or sharp kitchen equipment and tools, and / or stairs
• Ability to lift, carry and maneuver boxes, equipment and supplies of a variety of weights, with or without the assistance of a coworker

Work Environment :

Tröegs Brewing Company is a climate-controlled brewing and packaging facility. The following is a representative list of what a co-worker might encounter during a typical work day :

• Hot water,
• Steam,
• Pressurized vessels, and
• Loud working areas.

Co-workers regularly handle hazardous materials and regularly come in contact with broken glass and wet floors while working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts.