Role: Line Cook and Commons Team Member
Reports To: Chef de CuisineCommons Manager
FSLA Status: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (35-40 hours per week) Tuesdays - FridaysSundays from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with the ability to work weekends and evenings.
Location: On-site New Canaan, CT 5 days per week.

Duties:

• Wash, cut, prepare, and cook food, including items such as poultry, meats, vegetables, pizzas, salads, sauces, etc. at stations including but not limited to the grill, pizza oven, salad station.
• Learn the menu to provide accurate, timely service.
• Ability to multi-task and take direction from Lead Line Cook and Chef de CuisineCommons Manager
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for safety, quality, and quantity standards.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture of mutual respect and support for each other.
• Cleans kitchen, storage and workspace area as part of a culinary team committed to promoting and providing a safe and clean kitchen and service environment in keeping with Grace Farms sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• May work special catering events on site, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EducationExperience:

• Minimum High School Degree or equivalent. Culinary Degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Line Cook.
• ServSafe certification is a plus

SkillsAbilities:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with all team members and other colleagues at Grace Farms.
• Bi-lingual communication skills a plus.
• This position will work on site in New Canaan. Must have flexible schedule, as well as the willingness and ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb stairs, and stand for an extended period of time.
• Be able to handle hot and cold conditions during food preparation and cooking.

Compensation range: $23 per hour
Benefits:
Grace Farms offers a competitive benefit package that includes a choice of medical plans, a dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability and a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match. We encourage our staff to take time-off to rest and recharge and provide PTO, sick, and personal days as well as 11 paid holidays. All staff are welcome to explore the beautiful 80-acres of our preserved land and may take part in any of the numerous public events on-site.

• Wash, cut, prepare, and cook food, including items such as poultry, meats, vegetables, pizzas, salads, sauces, etc. at stations including but not limited to the grill, pizza oven, salad station.
• Learn the menu to provide accurate, timely service.
• Ability to multi-task and take direction from Lead Line Cook and Chef de CuisineCommons Manager
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for safety, quality, and quantity standards.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture of mutual respect and support for each other.
• Cleans kitchen, storage and workspace area as part of a culinary team committed to promoting and providing a safe and clean kitchen and service environment in keeping with Grace Farms sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• May work special catering events on site, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned