THE FENNEC
The Fennec brings an entirely new concept to Birmingham. The four unique spaces, The Fennec, The Social, The Cypress, and The Foxhole Lounge, provide a variety of options to feature events enhanced by entertainment from new artists, while coupled with a locally progressive menu. The Fennec’s menu has been created by an award-winning chef, and our contemporary cocktail bar offers tailored cocktails. The leaders of the Fennec have a mission to make excellence effortlessly routine.
LINE COOK POSITION SUMMAR
This is a fast-paced kitchen with a focused menu. Experience is valuable when joining our tight-knit crew. Our pay begins at $16/hr, and we offer great benefits - Health, Vision, and Dental!
Some additional reasons to consider applying:
The Fennec is a place where you can apply your culinary skills and work in a great environment. At The Fennec, you will be considered an all-around culinary employee. The full-time LIne Cook is offered full health care benefits, inclusive of vision and dental.
The Line Cook will be trained and learn the following positions:
---Prep Cook
---Line Cook
---Receiver
---Inside/Outside Expo
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Receiving and ordering products. Making prep recipes and menu products to spec. Properly labeling, dating, covering, and refrigerating prepped items for the line.
Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all
kitchen equipment and prep, line, expo stations.
Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish room and back dock.
Cleaning dishes and operating a dish machine.
Practicing safety and sanitation standards.
Having a sense of urgency.
Stocking products.
Recycling products.
Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System.
Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs.
Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group
procedures.
Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff.
Acting as a liaison between the Heart-of-the-House and Front-of-the-House staff.
This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of
the tasks that may be assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must be the minimum legal age to be employed
Performing duties that require bending & reaching
Lifting & transporting up to 100-pound containers, dish racks, and trash cans
Standing or moving, for up to 8+ hours
Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”)
Following all uniform guidelines
Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
Recycling products, where possible
Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention to detail and a sense-of-urgency
Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers
Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.