Job Summary:
A Kitchen Staff Position focuses on food preparation and meal plating for guests. Examples of Kitchen Staff duties include preparing ingredients, discarding expired items, maintaining kitchen stations, and ensuring areas are clean and sanitized, placing food items on plates, maintaining cooking equipment, and operating ovens, fryers, and cooking appliances. Any part of working in a kitchen may include duties such as dishwashing, appliance upkeep, and general cleaning. Essential skills for Kitchen Staff Positions are cooking abilities, stamina, teamwork, time management, being able to work in a fast-paced environment, and attention to safety. Food Safety & Restaurant Sanitization practices are the most critical characteristics within the Kitchen Staff position. The Kitchen Staff’s primary function is to learn and prepare ingredients, to cook the menu items according to Barrel House standards while abiding by all sanitation and food safety protocols.

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
401k Match Retirement Plan
Employee Meal Discount Program

Company Overview:
At Barrel House, the foundation of any position is our We CARE Culture™. The Barrel House Team displays Commitment, Attentiveness, Respect, and Excellence in every decision they make; for both customers and fellow team members.

Core Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparing ingredients for menu items in a neat, accurate, and timely way.
Follows prep list and preps items accordingly and within allotted time frame.
Follows the prep recipes - ensures the quality and consistency of every batch recipe that goes from our prep kitchen to the proper workstation on the line.
Executes every dish and recipe to the highest standards ensuring strict and exact recipe and portioning adherence.
Ensures proper portioning.
Sets up, maintains, restocks, cleans, and organizes work areas.
Follows health, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization standards.
Safely operates all equipment.
Clean dishes.
Practices proper and safe food handling, storage, receiving, and rotating stock.
Meets all restaurant standards for safety and food handling.
Practices teamwork by helping co-workers.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Adheres to company standards, including personal hygiene and appearance.
Adheres to health department codes regarding food sanitation and handling.

Specific Kitchen Staff Roles may include:

Food Preparation- Prep cooks do the groundwork in the kitchen to make the jobs of their teammates easier. A prep cook’s responsibilities include preparing food by washing produce and raw goods, chopping ingredients, and setting up cooking stations. Prep cooks are also responsible for storing food safely and cleaning up workstations. Top characteristics for a prep cook include Organization, Cleanliness, & Food Handler’s Certification (or expressed knowledge of food handling procedures). Proper use of blades, knives, and kitchen tools.
Line Cook- One of the most vital positions in a restaurant, a line cook picks up where the prep cook leaves off by executing orders. Line Cooks are assigned to a cooking station (salad, grilling, frying, etc.) and are responsible for working with their teammates to execute orders in a timely manner. Role characteristics may include the ability to work well under pressure and stand for extended periods of time. Dishwasher- Dishwashers are the unsung heroes of the kitchen. A restaurant dishwasher’s main role is cleaning dishes, silverware, and glassware after guests have used it. They are responsible for keeping the dishwashing station clean and safe to use. Dishwashers may also play a role in cleaning food preparation surfaces, keeping dishes organized, and managing dish inventory. Characteristics for a dishwasher include physical abilities to stand for extended periods of time and to carry heavy objects and products.

Qualifications:

Efficiently operate a (Point Of Sale) POS system, specifically a Kitchen Display System (KDS).
Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to reliably commute to on-site location.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be over the age of 18 years old.

Compensation: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

We want people to become their best at Barrel House (BH), working with BH and being a part of BH. This includes teammates, guests, and our community. Our culture and atmosphere are at the core of how we do things.

At Barrel House we focus on SUCCESS & VALUES within Barrel House Culture. If your values and actions align with the Barrel House We CARE Culture, your potential within our organization is nearly limitless!

If you would like to be at your best and engage with us at a high level, this guide in its entirety may provide greater insight and value toward your growth within our organization. We recommend you read this so you know what to expect through your journey and experience with BH. The expectation is to learn how we communicate and make decisions, so that those working with us and alongside us will contribute, challenge, and grow toward the same goals.
We CARE Culture
C - Create a Positive Experience
A - Attention to Guest Needs
R - Respond Appropriately and Politely
E - Exceed Guest Expectations

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SAME-DAY PAYDAY & DIRECT DEPOSIT

Barrel House utilizes payday accessibility through direct deposit to your personal bank account; or elect to use the RapidPay Card system. The RapidPay Card is a debit card that gives you access to wages without a bank account. Use your card anywhere Mastercard is accepted, and use your card to make purchases online. The card also comes with a routing and account number so you can pay your bills online

HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE

Let’s keep you & your family healthy! Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Barrel House employees and their families are eligible to enroll in our health benefits plan after 60-days of employment while working an average of 30 hours per week. A percentage of the employee’s insurance premium is covered by Barrel House. *For tipped-wage positions, Barrel House reserves the right to deduct or hold funds. Please see the Barrel House Employee Handbook for more details and information

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT

As a Barrel House employee, prior to your shift, or after completing your shift, you have the opportunity to receive a 50% discount on a meal. Receive a 25% discount for your meal even when you are not scheduled to work at the restaurant.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

Life is beautiful and hard all at the same time. Barrel House prides ourselves on being flexible with our employees’ needs and schedules. Our hope is to empower our employees to feel committed and proud to come to work, and offer the highest level of teamwork and communication. Our app-based scheduling assists our team with picking up shifts, requesting time off, and communicating upcoming events and details.

PAID TIME OFF & HOLIDAYS

You deserve time off for working hard! Barrel House provides eligible employees with Paid Time Off(PTO) to ensure our employees have the opportunity to enjoy time away from work.* *Depending on your position within Barrel House. Details in the Barrel House Employee Handbook. Barrel House observes the following holidays and are closed on Easter Day, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve (Half-Day), & Thanksgiving Day.

PERSONAL GROWTH

Barrel House strives to elevate you in your work and life skills. We host classes and on the job development to bring us together on our priorities and values. At Barrel House, improvement is constant and learning how to communicate and connect with others. Within your first 90-days, you will receive careful coaching and performance reviews as a roadmap for your future. Long term goals and growth are valued as you gain confidence and insight as a Barrel House team member. Barrel House strives to challenge and train our teams both personally and professionally.

RETIREMENT PLAN

401K Retirement Plans are available to all employees after one thousand hours worked, with Barrel House matching up to 5%.