Multiple Vacancies For Restaurant Cook- Restaurant Jobs In Lexington, KY

Restaurant Cook – F131

Position Name

Hospitality Recruitment: Restaurant Cook

Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$38280 - $46600

Client Overview

From the songs of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to the stylings of Louis Prima, the Italian–American spirit lives through these icons and others who gave a deeper dimension to American culture in the post-war 1950s. This colorful essence is captured in this wonderful establishment. This Client brings the unpretentious warmth and character of a neighborhood Italian-American restaurant to Lexington, Kentucky. They present traditional southern Italian recipes, fresh ingredients and simple preparations mastered by an accomplished Chef. We invite you to gather around our table and live the Italian style with food, family, and friends!

Why people LOVE working for this company!

Fun family atmosphere and a 1950's Italian American Culture at it's finest.

Position Overview & Responsibilities

Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Recruit and manage kitchen staff
Rectify arising problems or complaints
Give prepared plates the “final touch”
Perform administrative duties
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Keep time and payroll records
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Position Requirements

Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience
Italian cooking experience is a plus
Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating on complex dishes
Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as waitstaff, dishwashers, management and sometimes customers
Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alike
Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts

Is there advantage to working with a Hospitality Recruitment Specialist vs a Job Board? Equal Opportunity Employer

Interested? Contact your Career Coach!

msallee@patriceandassociates.com

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What Clients Say About Patrice & Associates

Ed Liedke is amazing to work with!
He asked questions about my career preferences to find me the best opportunity out there. Ed Leidke provided the best practices to guide me through the hiring process and nail the interviews. I would definitely encourage others to utilize his expertise to find the career of their dreams.

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Ed Carroll was an absolute JOY to work with!
Our initial call was extremely casual which made me so much more comfortable talking with him. He stayed in touch and updated me for every step of the hiring process. He placed me with a company that is a great fit for both parties. I could not have asked for a better experience!
Thank you, Ed and Patrice and Associates!

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She was very patient with me and always very informative. She always seemed to be in great spirits when I talked to her on the phone witch encouraged me to keep going. She did such an awesome job! Highly recommend.

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Carlie was always very helpful in assisting with finding my new current job! She is a hard working professional that maintained contact with me throughout the entire process and provided me great guidance all together. Thank you, Carlie!

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