Line and Prep Cook - BAR

Shakou Restaurants•Barrington, IL

About The Position

Line and Prep Cooks prepare and cook menu items according to customer orders and company specifications, stock food preparation stations, and maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas during and after business hours. They ensure food quality, proper presentation, and timely service. The position follows direction from the executive or head kitchen chef and may require shadowing another cook for training, depending on experience. A written test about Shakou’s menu may be required.

Requirements

Food Handler certificates are required.
Basic reading and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to stay well organized and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently.
Ability to judge the quality and quantity of raw and cooked items.
Ability to learn restaurant menus and recipes.
Ability to follow portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards.
Report to work in a neat, clean uniform and maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

Line Cook experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food items to company specifications, as directed by the executive or head kitchen chef.
Prepare plate presentations and set them up according to tickets or the Executive Chef’s directions.
Change plates or wipe excess fluids from plates and garnishes, then place orders in the expo window in the proper order according to computer tickets.
Wash and clean raw food products and follow proper hold-time standards for heated products.
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food handling.
Follow prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards.
Set up, operate, break down, and clean kitchen equipment.
Assist with stocking and organizing daily and weekly deliveries and setting up kitchen stations.
Wash dishes, sweep and mop floors, clean and maintain equipment, and sanitize utensils as needed.
Comply with workplace safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
Promote a positive, collaborative employee culture designed to support customer needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.