Lead Line Cook - The Nations - Frothy Monkey

Frothy Monkey is hiring an AM Kitchen Line Lead for our Nations location in West Nashville! This is a full time position with benefits. We are looking for a skilled back of house leader with experience managing high volume kitchens with 3 meal-parts, with an emphasis on breakfast and lunch. We use fresh, quality ingredients to prepare original food and drink, served in a cozy and approachable atmosphere. We focus on an exceptional breakfast through dinner experience for our guests- 7 days a week, 363 days a year. Supporting our catering business is also a part of this position.

Frothy Monkey offers an inclusive and creative workplace. Our team members have the opportunity to collaborate with others, grow professionally, and contribute to a growing company. We extend hospitality to our guests and to each other. We offer generous benefits for full time employees and competitive pay for all positions.

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Within 90 days of hire, all full-time employees are eligible for competitive health, dental, vision and HSA benefits. After the first 60 days of full-time employment, this position will be eligible for paid parking.

Qualified candidates must:

• Be an optimistic, warm individual who works well independently as well as in teams. Willing to smile often and abundantly, and take pleasure in making others happy.
• Possess strong leadership skills. Able to train, manage, and develop staff effectively.
• Have prior experience cooking in and managing a high volume kitchen that uses fresh ingredients. We cook from scratch.
• Have strong organization skills and the ability to multitask in a high pressure environment.
• Knowledge of health code and FDA regulations is desired.
• Uphold cleanliness standards.
• Have the desire to grow, learn, and use creativity in problem solving.
• Love their local community and help engender a spirit of inclusiveness within our walls.

Job Description

• Leadership
  • Communicate with co-workers appropriately
  • Have a respectful tact and tone
  • Have a good attitude
  • Give criticism constructively
• Training
  • Must be able to work all stations
  • Must be able to train on how to work all stations
• Execution
  • Must be able to completely set up the line
  • Identify prep needs to avoid 86ing items
  • Oversee presentation to ensure consistency
  • Make respectful corrections on cooking and plating
  • Display a sense of urgency and coach on urgency
  • Communicate needs with FOH staff (i.e. ticket times, 86 items, etc)
  • Conduct line checks to ensure proper prep
  • Know how to place orders according to pars and COGS budgeting
• Food safety
  • Be Servsafe Certified or willing to become certified
  • Fill out taste and temp logs on every scheduled shift
  • Fill out time and temp logs for cooling food
  • Monitor dishwashers to ensure proper cleaning and testing procedures
  • FIFO
  • Proper thawing and cooking temps
  • Proper handwashing
• Cleaning/stocking
  • Monitor and bring to management’s attention any outstanding issues
  • Cleaning all stainless in the kitchen
  • No buildup of dust
  • Make sure that cooks are cleaning and restocking as necessary and for following shifts
  • Monitor for proper opening and closing procedures
  • All equipment is being completely cleaned inside and out on a regular basis
  • All deep cleaning procedures being followed
  • Floors are properly cleaned and swept regularly

• Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Frothy covers 50% of the premium)
• Health Savings Account (HSA Bank; Frothy deposits $25 a month)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free shift meal and staff beverages
• Free employee assistance program
• Free employee perks and discount program
• Free life insurance
• Short term disability insurance plans
• Long term disability insurance plans
• 30% discount on retail merchandise

Our core values are the fundamental beliefs of our organization. They are Quality, Relationships, Warmth, Grit, Growth + Development, and Execution. These guiding principles dictate our behavior, support our vision, and shape our culture.