Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer in Zürich is now hiring Kitchen Assistants / Line Cooks. We are looking for individuals passionate about food, serving award-winning burgers, and hospitality, interested in working as part of a team, gaining experience in a busy professional kitchen, and desirous of growth and advancement.

Main responsible for the preparation of all food items at the station according to specifications and preset time limits

Essential Functions: These requirements/functions may change over the course of employment and are not limited to:

1. Follows all recipes, meat temperatures "doneness", portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.

2. Coordinates the delivery of all foods within preset time standards.

3. Demonstrates product standards and recipe knowledge daily during daily Black Tap Line Checks.

4. Sets up, maintains side work, and/or closes station for scheduled shift (e.g., preps all appropriate food items, labels, dates, and rotates food items according to FIFO method, breaks down and cleans equipment).

5. Sets prep production through the use of daily and weekly sales reports.

6. Prepares and plates food items according to specifications and preset time limits.

7. Ensures safety and sanitation standards are met.

8. Properly uses personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, head net, etc.)

9. Wears disposable gloves when handling raw and ready-to-eat food products, and changes gloves when preparing a new or different food product.

10. Responds to all “callbacks” and “echoes” to ensure ordered food is prepared on time.

11. Insures Hot food is Hot and served on a warm plate, and Cold food is Cold and served on cold plates.

13. Record all waste on the waste sheet when it occurs.

14. Communicates any low-on, out-of-stock products, equipment issues, and quality of service problems to the KM and/or FOH immediately.

15. Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, receiving, stocking, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in-coolers, and all storage areas.

16. Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the KM, GM, or FOH

17. Obtains and maintains any certifications required by the local health department.

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook with a minimum of 1 year experience (preferred)
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods including cooking meats to temperature "doneness", ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Familiar with the industry’s best practice

Black Tap is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Schedule:

8 Hour Shift

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

Monthly Tips

Experience:

• Line Cooking: 1 year
• Restaurant: 1 year

Required Swiss Permit

Work Location: Black Tap Zurich

Job Types: Part-time, 80-100%, Permanent