Job: Line Cook

Mezze Hospitality
777 Cold Spring Road
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267

Phone:(413)458-0123
Website:mezzerestaurant.com

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

Job Title:
Line Cook
Salary Range:	Location:
$22.00 - $27.00 Per Hour	Williamstown
Job Type:	Category:
Full / Part Time	Cook
Education Level:	Work Experience:
Some College Coursework Completed Nice to have	Up to One Year Required
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
Serve Safe - Preference: Preferred Choke Safe - Preference: Preferred
Description:
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
Requirements:
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