BACK OF THE HOUSE POSITIONS:

PREP COOK

The Prep cook is accountable for preparing all food dishes according to established recipes.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare a variety of dishes ranging from meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items using the
    restaurant’s established recipes.
  • Assume responsibility for quality of products served.
  • Comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
  • Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at Prep stations to assure a smooth service.
  • Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
  • Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
  • Assist in line cook assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Perform related duties such as helping to wash dishes as needed, preparing recycling and cleaning around the kitchen.
  • Uphold company safety and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our guests and employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent culinary skills.
  • Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a prep cook in a high volume, fast paced restaurant.
  • Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
  • Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, and carry large items.
  • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: including but not limited to peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

PREP COOK

The Prep cook is accountable for preparing all food dishes according to established recipes.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare a variety of dishes ranging from meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items using the
    restaurant’s established recipes.
  • Assume responsibility for quality of products served.
  • Comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
  • Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at Prep stations to assure a smooth service.
  • Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
  • Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
  • Assist in line cook assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Perform related duties such as helping to wash dishes as needed, preparing recycling and cleaning around the kitchen.
  • Uphold company safety and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our guests and employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent culinary skills.
  • Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a prep cook in a high volume, fast paced restaurant.
  • Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
  • Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, and carry large items.
  • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: including but not limited to peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

LINE COOK

The line cook is accountable for preparing all food dishes according to established recipes.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare a variety of dishes ranging from meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items using the restaurant’s established recipes.
  • Prepare dishes by cooking in broilers, ovens, grills and a variety of kitchen equipment.
  • Assume responsibility for quality of products served.
  • Comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
  • Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
  • Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
  • Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Perform related duties such as helping to wash dishes as needed, preparing recycling and cleaning around the kitchen.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation at all times; performs closing clean-up duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent culinary skills.
  • Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a line cook in a high volume, fast paced restaurant.
  • Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
  • Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, and carry large items.
  • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: including but not limited to peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

LINE COOK

The line cook is accountable for preparing all food dishes according to established recipes.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare a variety of dishes ranging from meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items using the restaurant’s established recipes.
  • Prepare dishes by cooking in broilers, ovens, grills and a variety of kitchen equipment.
  • Assume responsibility for quality of products served.
  • Comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
  • Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
  • Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
  • Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Perform related duties such as helping to wash dishes as needed, preparing recycling and cleaning around the kitchen.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation at all times; performs closing clean-up duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent culinary skills.
  • Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a line cook in a high volume, fast paced restaurant.
  • Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
  • Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, and carry large items.
  • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: including but not limited to peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

DISH WASHER

The dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dishwasher.
  • Sort and stack clean dishes.
  • Transfer clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas.
  • Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
  • Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
  • Set up or break down dishwashing area.
  • Clean and roll/unroll mats.
  • Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
  • Sweep/mop floors.
  • Clean restaurant and restrooms as directed.
  • Assist Chef with food prep duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Previous experience preferred but not required.
  • Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
  • Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, and carry large items.
  • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: including but not limited to peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

DISH WASHER

The dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dishwasher.
  • Sort and stack clean dishes.
  • Transfer clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas.
  • Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
  • Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
  • Set up or break down dishwashing area.
  • Clean and roll/unroll mats.
  • Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
  • Sweep/mop floors.
  • Clean restaurant and restrooms as directed.
  • Assist Chef with food prep duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Previous experience preferred but not required.
  • Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
  • Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, and carry large items.
  • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: including but not limited to peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

FOOD RUNNER

Your role is to exceed our guests’ expectations by providing casual and friendly (yet attentive) service, which focuses on assisting the Expeditor and/or Chef in running food to tables and ensuring that the expo area remains clean. Additionally, the food runner is responsible for ensuring that the expo stations remain fully stocked. Teamwork, enthusiasm, basic food/drink knowledge, the ability to multitask and a high energy level are necessary for success in this position. The key to our restaurant’s success will be your contribution to delivering a perfectly crafted and unique experience to our guests every time!

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately.
  • Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff.
  • Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies).
  • Assist in garnishing food items when necessary.
  • Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
  • Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrival.
  • Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature).
  • Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed.
  • Remove dirty dishes and utensils.
  • Learn the menu (food and beverage) so you can answer questions, describe and recommend items, and help our guests find new and old favorites.
  • Greet every guest with a warm, sincere smile, ensuring that they feel genuinely welcomed and anticipate their needs.
  • Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g., when they ask for the check).
  • Maintain the efficiency and cleanliness of the expo area.
  • Ensure perimeter of restaurant and parking lot are clean, neat and free of debris.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.
  • Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
  • Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
  • Availability to work various shifts, including weekends.
  • Multi-tasking abilities.
  • Good oral communication skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Must be 16 years of age or older.
  • Previous experience preferred but not required.
  • Food Handlers/Serve Safe (current, non-expired).
  • Must be able lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand/walk for at least 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize.

FOOD RUNNER

Your role is to exceed our guests’ expectations by providing casual and friendly (yet attentive) service, which focuses on assisting the Expeditor and/or Chef in running food to tables and ensuring that the expo area remains clean. Additionally, the food runner is responsible for ensuring that the expo stations remain fully stocked. Teamwork, enthusiasm, basic food/drink knowledge, the ability to multitask and a high energy level are necessary for success in this position. The key to our restaurant’s success will be your contribution to delivering a perfectly crafted and unique experience to our guests every time!

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately.
  • Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff.
  • Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies).
  • Assist in garnishing food items when necessary.
  • Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
  • Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrival.
  • Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature).
  • Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed.
  • Remove dirty dishes and utensils.
  • Learn the menu (food and beverage) so you can answer questions, describe and recommend items, and help our guests find new and old favorites.
  • Greet every guest with a warm, sincere smile, ensuring that they feel genuinely welcomed and anticipate their needs.
  • Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g., when they ask for the check).
  • Maintain the efficiency and cleanliness of the expo area.
  • Ensure perimeter of restaurant and parking lot are clean, neat and free of debris.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.
  • Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
  • Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
  • Availability to work various shifts, including weekends.
  • Multi-tasking abilities.
  • Good oral communication skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Must be 16 years of age or older.
  • Previous experience preferred but not required.
  • Food Handlers/Serve Safe (current, non-expired).
  • Must be able lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand/walk for at least 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize.

GENERAL

I want to work at VAI’s, but I don’t know what position best fits me!

GENERAL

I want to work at VAI’s, but I don’t know what position best fits me!