Apply Now: Line Cook – Main Street Cultural Center

We are looking for a professional Line Cook to work alongside our Head Cook’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction. This position will entail preparation of food for both catered events, and also execution of a restaurant style menu on the days selected for retail service.

Responsibilities

Preparation of food and beverage for the catered and dining menus for events and daily food service. You will work closely with the Lead Cook and Facilities Manager to ensure all culinary needs are met to satisfaction.
Produce high quality plated or catered dishes, both design and taste wise.
Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards.
Fill in for the Lead Cooking planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.
Have knowledge of supply levels to aid in stocking inventory appropriately.
Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Requirements and skills

Hands-on experience as a Line Cook
Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
Familiar with industry’s best practices
Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) is a plus
Credentials in health and safety training (ServSafe Food Manager, ServSafe Food Handler, or other accredited training recognized by the State of Mississippi) is a plus
Willingness to obtain Food Safety certification if not yet achieved.

Before You Apply

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Main St. Cultural Center. Understanding the Center and its functions is crucial to understanding all the job roles, responsibilities, and furthermore the requirements for the position you are applying for.

Main St. Cultural Center is a multi-functional space of Sipp Culture (our parent organization), and serves the community in these three major ways:

It is an event center and venue for multiple types of events from within and outside of the organization, including events from public rental. Events are hosted and catered from within.
It has a restaurant component that operates through certain days of the week.
It is hub for programs operated by Sipp Culture such as Farmers Market, Plant Sale Events, Elder Share, Food Club and more.

Working at Main St. Cultural Center will mean that you get to be involved in all aspects and functionality of the center, and will provide great exposure to the wonderful things that are happening in Utica, MS through Sipp Culture. Your flexibility and adaptability to a multifaceted operation will be key to your success, and our success! We look forward to growing with the experience and strengths that you bring to the position.