Line Cook

Bars & Rec Employment Opportunity: Line Cook

Posting Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Contact: [email protected]

Overview

Milwaukee-based Bars & Recreation (BAR) owns and operates a family of entertainment brands: AXE MKE, NorthSouth Club, Nine Below, Splash Studio, Head Space Trivia, Team MKE, Amped, Game Show MKE and The New Fashioned.

• AXE MKE offers a controlled environment in which customers can participate in competitive axe throwing.
• NorthSouth Club is the only full-size deck shuffleboard facility in Wisconsin, paired with 16 axe throwing lanes.
• Nine Below offers an innovative team-based twist on indoor miniature golf.
• Splash Studio offers canvas and wood painting projects that can be created from home.
• Head Space Trivia is an online virtual trivia platform paired with a live host.
• Amped offers private suite karaoke and event space for creative meetings and events.
• Game Show MKE offers a 90-minute live experience featuring games and challenges including The Feud, 20 Second Challenge, Pop Goes the Lyric, and more.
• The New Fashioned offers hyperbowling, street curling, and dartball.
  
  

Customers come to us seeking unique, fun, organized opportunities to celebrate life events or just spend time socializing with friends and co-workers. They can make online reservations and book custom events via our proprietary booking system or with assistance from our in-house sales team. Target demographics vary slightly across the brands, but primarily include young professionals between the ages of 25-45. Each brand has its own unique voice and aesthetic; however, all employees and resources are centralized through Bars & Rec.



Successful Bars & Rec employees strive to provide “blow your mind” customer experiences, seek continuous improvement for themselves and their workplace, and enjoy working collaboratively in a team-based setting. We are a rapidly growing company that exclusively hires candidates who are professional, energetic, hardworking, and positive.

Job Description

Line Cooks prepare food to the Director of Culinary’s specifications and set up stations for our daily menu. They work with other team members in the kitchen to execute standard dishes, commissary, and catering menus, assist with daily kitchen tasks, and maintain a sanitary and organized work environment.

Specific Job Tasks Include

• Assist in food preparation and cooking activities according to recipes and guidelines.
• Follow prep lists, recipes, portion control, and presentation specifications to consistently deliver high-quality food products.
• Set up stations as needed.
• Cook on the line alongside other team members in a careful yet efficient manner.
• Prepare and assemble catering trays and commissary foods with precision and attention to detail.
• Ensure that all food items are properly labeled, dated, and stored in designated storage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas while following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory control by monitoring stock levels, rotating ingredients, and notifying the Director of Culinary of any shortages or excesses.
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines including proper handling and storage of food, use of kitchen tools and equipment, and personal hygiene practices.
• Collaborate with the Operations Team to ensure smooth and efficient operations during operating hours.
• Assist with receiving and inspecting deliveries and ensuring that ingredients meet quality standards.
• Wash dishes, silverware, pots, pans, etc.
• Assist with special events and offsite events as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Location

This role is classified as an “on-site” employee. The vast majority of all shifts will be scheduled in the kitchen at The New Fashioned, 1122 N Vel R Phillips Ave.

Supervisor

This job reports to the Director of Culinary (DOC) but may be directly managed by the Chef, Kitchen Supervisor and/or the Experience & Operations Managers (EOMs) onsite.

Time Commitment

Line Cooks are expected to work at least 20-30 hours per week, but also have the ability to work full-time hours if approved by management. Must have flexible availability, with priority around evening shifts, and must be able to work days, nights, and weekends. Full and open availability is required on Saturdays.

Compensation

$17 per hour

Benefits

• Company sponsored 401k plan
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Employee Rewards Program
• Company sponsored social events
• Annual charitable donation of employee's choice
• Flexible scheduling
• Great variety of work with cross-training at all facilities
• Free/Discounted activities, drinks, snacks and merchandise
• Company-wide communication platform
  
  

Application Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have some prior experience working in a professional commercial kitchen.
• Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience as a Line Cook in a professional commercial kitchen.
• Must be able to raise or lower objects more than 50 lbs. from one level to another.
• Must be able to climb stairs and regularly bend, stoop, or crouch (frequency and duration will vary according to daily business needs).
• Must be able to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Must have (or be willing to obtain) personal transportation and a personal cell phone.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow the Bars & Recreation Employee Handbook.
  
  

A Successful Line Cook

• understands cooking skills, knife handling, and safety.
• is able to take direction from Director of Culinary, Chef(s), Kitchen Supervisor, and EOMs.
• can work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• is a team player who is willing to learn.
• seeks out job tasks and ways to contribute.
  
  

At Bars & Rec, we D.R.I.V.E. toward these customer service values:

• Demonstrate expertise
• Rally the team
• Identify opportunities
• Value every customer
• Exceed expectations
  
  

Bars & Recreation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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