Overnight Prep Cook - Rizzo's House Of Parm - Fort Erie

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Our House Hospitality Company (OHHC) is a hospitality company focused on creating quality brands centred around Matty Matheson. Our brands are leaders in their respective categories making the best versions of the most popular cuisines in North America by providing best-in-class guest experiences. Fall 2022, OHHC launches its newest restaurant in Fort Erie.

EQUITY COMMITMENT

OHHC takes its responsibility as an employer and is committed to equal opportunity. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. v is committed to upholding the highest of standards in relation to internal equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We offer the opportunity to all staff members to assist in the recruitment practices used within our operation. This includes, but not limited to: sharing job opportunities, challenging recruitment standards, inclusion in group interviews and participation in unique professional development opportunities. We will take steps necessary to ensure that our vision and values are upheld internally. We understand that Diversity and Inclusion are not simply buzzwords and need to be understood and taken seriously within the business. We strive to be inclusive in all hiring practices, training and development provisions. We understand that true inclusion removes all barriers, discrimination and intolerance. When applied properly in the workplace, it is natural for everyone to feel included and supported.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies

• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.

• Processes prepared foods for service using ovens, gas stoves, griddles, and broilers

• Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef and guest’s specifications

• Garnish each dish properly

• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions

• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, broilers, sauté burners, ovens, flat top griddles and refrigeration equipment both during and after service

• Stock inventory appropriately

• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

• Assumes responsibility for quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff

• Line Cook job description should contain the following requirements and qualifications:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Professional and personable; exceptional guest relations skills

• 3+ years of experience in high-volume food production or catering roles

• Understanding of basic culinary techniques, professional cooking equipment and material

• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures

• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to conduct one’s self calmly and effectively under pressure

• Solutions and detail-oriented individual with a high degree of professionalism

• Fast-paced independent worker who enjoys a fast-paced environment and varied responsibilities

• High energy, personable and team-oriented collaborator

• Seeks new demanding challenges

• Passionate about food, restaurants and customer service

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment can be loud and busy

• There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces, liquids, sharp knives and slippery floors

• This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time (12 hours) as well as walk, bend, stoop, climb, balance, kneel and crawl

• The position requires working taste buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually inspect, including close and distance vision

• This position requires the ability to use your arms, hands and manipulate fingers to reach, stir, measure, pour, cut, chop, dice, decorate, etc.

• Lifting and/or moving up to 20 lbs. regularly; occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Work Location: In person