Line Cook - Mezze Hospitality - Williamstown

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Mezze Hospitality
777 Cold Spring Road
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267
Phone:(413)458-0123
Website: Click Here

Company Description:

Mezze Bistro + Bar was established in 1996 as a gathering place with a contemporary and ingredient-driven menu. The origin was to bring people together to share food, drink, and good times.



Today, the Bistro continues to abide by this ethos. Operating with a collaborative spirit, the team cares about the guests' experience. The culinary team creates honest food inspired by the vast flavors of the Mediterranean. The continuous support of local farmers gives access to the bounty of Berkshires' growing seasons. Mezze Bistro leads with a culture of warmth and gratitude.

Additional Business Name: Mezze Bistro + Bar
Line Cook
$22.00 - $27.00 Per Hour
Williamstown
Full / Part Time
Cook
Restaurant/Cooking/Food Service
Hotel & Restaurant
Some College Coursework Completed
Nice to have
Up to One Year
Required
Serve Safe - Preference: Preferred
Choke Safe - Preference: Preferred

purpose of the position
AS A KITCHEN TEAM MEMBER, the core role is to work collaboratively with the team to prepare the kitchen and its stations for service. THIS ROLE MAINTAINS CONSISTENCY IN MENU PREP, TIMING, PLATING, AND CLEANING. MAINTAINING A CLEAN + ORGANIZED STATION IS A MUST.  THE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION MAY CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME.

daily operations

UNDERSTANDING AND CONTRIBUTING TO OUR OPERATING PROCEDURES AND SERVICE STEPS IS CRUCIAL FOR THE RESTAURANT’S SUCCESS.  MAINTAINING CONSISTENCY IS A MUST: FROM PROCESSING DELIVERIES AND RAW INGREDIENTS TO EFFECTIVELY SETTING UP AND BREAKING DOWN STATIONS, AND ADHERING TO COMPANY RECIPES. POSSESSING A HIGH LEVEL OF ORGANIZATION AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS ON OUR TEAM.  

essential job functions/core responsibilities

  • UPHOLD HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR FOOD SERVICE
  • PRACTICE FIFO  + MAINTAIN INVENTORY
  • MAINTAIN CONSISTENT QUALITY FOLLOWING ALL STANDARDIZED MEZZE RECIPES + MODIFICATIONS
  • TASTE THE FOOD FOR PROPER SEASONING
  • PREPARE ASSIGNED STATION FOR SERVICE WITH QUALITY CONSISTENCY
  • MAINTAIN FOCUS AND CALM DURING SERVICE, WHICH CAN BE HIGH-PRESSURE
  • IT'S ESSENTIAL TO STAY ORGANIZED AND COMMUNICATE WITH THE TEAM
  • PARTICIPATE IN DAILY CLEANING OF THE KITCHEN AND EQUIPMENT 
  • ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN TEAM MEETINGS
  • ADHERE TO INTERNAL HR POLICIES

 

preferred requirements

  • AT LEAST ONE YEAR IN A PROFESSIONAL, COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SETTING, PREFERABLY IN A RESTAURANT SETTING
  • PASSION FOR FOOD, EXCEPTIONAL WORK ETHIC, AND DEDICATION
  • POSSESS A POSITIVE APPROACH TO COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING 
  • A HIGH LEVEL OF PERSONAL CLEANLINESS 
  • ABILITY TO MAINTAIN ORGANIZATION
  • WORK WITH CONSISTENCY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
  • FLEXIBILITY 
  • ABLE TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE AND STAY CALM IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS
  • TEAM PLAYER WITH THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE FEEDBACK AND BE AN ACTIVE LISTENER
  • UP-TO-DATE SERVESAFE CERTIFICATION
  • ABILITY TO MAINTAIN BALANCE BETWEEN WORK & PERSONAL TIME