What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Line Cook position at Toca Madera Houston TX?
Toca Madera re-imagines traditional Mexican cuisine by taking a modern approach pairing locally-sourced ingredients with bold flavors. Our menu is designed to offer an array of options for every eater. Our signature farm-to-glass cocktails use only fresh, seasonal ingredients and our dynamic bar program offers a vast selection of the finest tequilas and mezcals, as well as a rotating selection of wines from across the globe. At Toca Madera, we've thoughtfully curated all the elements of the restaurant to elicit an unmatched sensory experience. From our visually stunning design and seductive music to our award-winning menu, let Toca Madera transport you to a world that’s both modern and timeless.Toca Madera re-imagines traditional Mexican cuisine by taking a modern approach pairing locally-sourced ingredients with bold flavors. Our menu is designed to offer an array of options for every eater. Our signature farm-to-glass cocktails use only fresh, seasonal ingredients and our dynamic bar program offers a vast selection of the finest tequilas and mezcals, as well as a rotating selection of wines from across the globe. At Toca Madera, we've thoughtfully curated all the elements of the restaurant to elicit an unmatched sensory experience. From our visually stunning design and seductive music to our award-winning menu, let Toca Madera transport you to a world that’s both modern and timeless.
Your role as a Lead Line Cook is extremely important to our success. You will work with the chef and sous chefs to provide leadership in the kitchen and help ensure communication and smooth operation of the back of house. Our Lead Line Cooks are also responsible for preparing food in a timely manner, maintaining high level of food quality and presentation, minimizing unnecessary food waste, and maintaining high levels of food safety and food preparation in alignment with the health department national standards. Let's be honest...the guests came for the food and your role is paramount in creating exceptional guest experiences!
Responsibilities
- Assist the chef and sous chef with leading, organizing, and communicating in the kitchen
- Set an example for all other line cooks regarding exceptional execution, quality control, and cleanliness
- Deliver a consistently high level of customer service to each guest and team member
- Ensure that food is finished simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion, and in compliance with nutrition and sanitation requirements
- Answers, reports and follows executive or sous chef’s instructions
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with health and safety guidelines including maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation, tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
- 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
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and be proactive in anticipating and responding to the needs of team members
- Mechanical in execution uses organized steps of service to ensure order accuracy and consistency even in the busiest of times
- Ensuring that station is prepped as needed at all times to meet the business demand
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 2-3 years of line cook experience in a high volume fine dining setting, exhibit leadership skills, and have strong knowledge in basic cooking, plating, and knife skills
- Must have night / weekend availability
- Must be able to stand for the duration of shifts
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs
