The Cook for Taffer’s Tavern is special. You are providing our guests with the greatest quality food. As a Cook, you must demonstrate a commitment to quality and recipe adherence and be dedicated to the quality of your guests’ experience. Taffer’s Tavern Cooks are known for their skill, knowledge, approachable personalities, and efficient service.

Must-Have Attributes:

Precise

Personable

Attentive

Friendly

Quick Learner

Responsive

Cooperative

Eager

Essential Functions of the position include, but limited to:

Maintain the highest standards of food quality, guest service cost control, and consistency in accordance with Taffer’s Tavern expectations.

Full knowledge of innovative kitchen equipment.

Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, recipe cards, cooking methods, plate presentation, quality standards, and kitchen policies.

Knowledge of workstations. Each station per shift is responsible for completing an ‘On Hand’ check to generate the prep list for the next employee on the station on TKTK.

Responsible for monitoring the temperature of the food that is hot or cold holding on their station according to the HAACP system.

Thorough knowledge of Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future.

Adhere to all appearance and uniform standards and guidelines.

Maintain an open line of communication with team members.

Excellent communication skills are required, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to team members and guests.

Maintain a positive upbeat demeanor during all interactions with guests and fellow team members.

Ensure proper inventory levels are maintained for facilitating proper operations.

Make decisions and take actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.

Ensure health, safety, and sanitation requirements are in compliance with the Health Department, OSHA, Fire Department, and any city or state agencies.

Knowledge of steps of service for the proper execution of products.

Have detailed knowledge of all products.

Education/Requirements:

1-2 years of experience in related experience.

Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures involving inventory control and storage.

Must possess a positive and solution-oriented attitude. Must have the “can do” attitude.

Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.

Must be flexible regarding changes as well as willing and able to understand company policies and appropriately support the team.

Must be an advocate of exceptional customer service.

Must be able to communicate fluently in English (written and oral) with guests and team members.

Leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills are required.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Valid Driver’s License

18+ years of age

Possession of, or the ability, to possess all state-required work cards

Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards