Pigeonhole on 8th is looking for prep cooks to fill out their team on a full-time or part-time basis. If you are looking to gain some kitchen experience but have yet to work in a professional kitchen environment, this is the perfect place to start. It is essential that you enjoy a fast-paced work environment and feel comfortable working both alone, and/or within a team.
WHO WE ARE
Beltline staple Pigeonhole is setting up a sister roost this fall in the heart of downtown, as one part of a brand-new multi-concept venue coming to the second floor of Stephen Avenue Place. Pigeonhole on 8th will operate as an all-day restaurant, offering a full breakfast and lunch program before moving into its familiar and award-winning dinner service. One part wine bar, one part snack bar, one part diner, all parts hangout, this dynamic new space with a democratic and ever-changing menu promises to please the flock. With seasonal, thoughtfully prepared dishes perched next to house staples like shrimp cocktail, Nathan's Famous glizzy’s and Kaluga caviar, our menu offers an approachable, intentional spread.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Gratuities
- Duty meals
- 25% Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/specials
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Ensure a clean and sanitary stock of dishes, utensils, glasses, pots/pans, and cooking equipment is consistently available for kitchen and food service.
- Sort, stack, and load dirty dishware into dish racks in an organized manner to maximize machine capacity and reduce breakage.
- Operate dishwashing equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
- Unload, stack, and sort dishware, distributing and storing in designated storage areas.
- Maintain ongoing communication with all departments affecting the kitchen.
- Aid kitchen staff in food prep.
- Ensure consistent and high-caliber food preparation.
- Ensure the highest level of hygiene and food safety is adhered to according to the restaurant’s standards.
- Ensure that the dishwashing area and equipment is always maintained at the highest level of cleanliness.
- Consistently conduct yourself in a professional and positive manner.
- Aid in maintaining department objectives and ensure they are met and exceeded.
- Strive to advance your knowledge and help raise standards within department by bringing new concepts, ideas, and suggestions forth.
- Perform other related ad-hoc duties as required.
- Communicate in a friendly manner with all staff.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- At least 1 year of prior experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills required.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
- Ability to fluently communicate in both written and verbal English.
- WHMIS Certification
- Food Safe Certification
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time and can lift items up to 50lbs.
- Must be over 18 as open scheduling availability is a requirement.