FT Line Cook

Desert Hospitality Management, LLC•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

A Line Cook key duties and responsibilities include: keeping the kitchen running smoothly by preparing food items, cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces. The Line Cook also cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards. Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

Responsibilities

Prepares meals in accordance with the portion and quality standards specified in recipes or as otherwise designated by the supervisor; controls food usage to minimize waste.
Prepares the next day’s work on a daily basis.
Advises supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
Maintains sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and franchise requirements.
Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
May assist by performing with dishwasher or other kitchen duties as needed.
Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
Follows company policies and procedures.
Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks
Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations