Line Cook/Carver

We are looking for Line Cook / Carvers to join our team! We offer our Co-workers 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous dining discount and daily co-worker meal and tuition reimbursement!

As a Carver at Lawry's The Prime Rib, your first and foremost responsibility is to satisfy our guests while providing them with an entertaining tableside show. To carry out this duty you must be thoroughly familiar with our standards, guest interaction procedures, food-handling and carving procedures, beef cart maintenance, and the overall operation of our kitchen and dining room

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consistently and sufficiently meet Lawry's standards as an ambassador of the restaurant with our guests, including inspiring the "WOW Factor" level of service, providing and exuding quality, professionalism and positive guest relations.
• Comply with all of Lawry's employment related policies and procedures; including accurate records of hours worked, breaks, communication of shift changes, tardiness or absence; and behavior consistent with the company's desire to maintain a workplace free of incidents of co-worker harassment, discrimination, drug or alcohol abuse.
• Respects and maintains Company property and assets.
• Adheres to Lawry's Carvery uniform and appearance standards.
• Demonstrates safe work habits, particularly in relation to knife handling.
• Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work and dining areas clean and free of debris and hazards.
• Prepares and inspects the beef cart, including inspection that every part is clean and polished inside and out, the battery is charged and the light is working, the wheels roll freely; ensuring the cover and storage door opens and close easily and securely, and the beef cart is free of damage.
• Operates all cooking and preparation equipment safely and according to manufacturer's directions.
• Follow approved food handling and sanitation procedures to ensure the safety of guests and co-workers.
• Follow quality control procedures, designated weighing procedures, inventory maintenance and portion control guidelines for all of the different protein cuts.
• Communicate well with Dining Room Servers in your station and coordinate the arrival of the beef cart.
• Communicate well with other Carvers, Managers, Chefs, Kitchen staff, and all co-workers.
• Receives deliveries following established Company procedures for checking in deliveries and handling invoices.
• Unpacks, inspects, stores and rotates food items in accordance with established procedures, i.e. "FIFO" (first in, first out)
• Sets up and stocks the beef cart appropriately for the meal period, ensuring adequate back-up stock is available.
• Keeps tools, cutlery, machines and cooking equipment in good working order.
• During business hours, performs duties in a full view of guests; continually cleans the beef cart and keeps the floor grease-free.
• Graceful protein carvings and plate service for all guests without sacrificing quality, attitude or negatively affecting the guest's experience.
• Operates the Posi ordering system efficiently.
• Works efficiently, accurately and quickly to expedite the guests' food orders.
• Contributes to meeting unit food cost goals through portion and waste control.
• Assists other co-workers and departments with their duties as needed to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Express and exchange ideas in spoken and written English in an above average manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Lawry's Restaurants, including family history, locations, service and meal hours, and frequent diner benefits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the menu items to assist guests in their meal and dessert selections using informed, tantalizing descriptions and effective selling techniques.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and cooperation with co-workers, management, vendors and / or suppliers.
• Be dressed in a clean, designated uniform and acceptable footwear, ready to begin at start of all scheduled shifts, and work until the end of scheduled shifts, unless authorized by management for approved shift or work schedule change.
• From time to time, assumes other co-worker's duties during off-peak hours when staff is reduced.
• Attend all mandatory co-worker meetings, training, informational and education sessions.
• Reports all damaged or malfunctioning fixtures and equipment to the Manager on duty promptly
• Reports all accidents or unsafe conditions to the Manager on duty immediately.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience :

Licenses / Certifications :

Computer Skills : Basic familiarity with computers and calculators.

Education : High school diploma or GED preferred. Some college or culinary education beneficial.

Hourly Rate : $22 / hour

Salary : $22