Line Cook-Level 1
About The Position
The Line Cook-Level 1 prepares and cooks food according to company recipes and plating standards while following food-handling and sanitation procedures. With some cooking experience, the team member receives training from the Chefs in food safety, ServSafe standards, cooking skills, food storage, stocks, and mother sauces. This role can produce more than an entry-level prep cook and offers an advancement opportunity to Line Cook-Level 2. The position involves preparing attractive meals on time, working independently at salad, fryer, and grill stations, and managing prep, cooking, and cleaning simultaneously. During banquets and events, the Line Cook-Level 1 prepares and serves food at cocktail-hour hot stations, buffets, breakfasts, and other functions, including slicing and serving meat at carving stations and interacting with guests.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of relevant cook experience.
- Basic knife skills, including julienning, dicing, and slicing.
- Ability to read, understand, and execute a recipe with minimal assistance.
- Ability to work independently on salad, fryer, and grill stations.
- Ability to manage prep, cooking, and cleaning simultaneously throughout a shift.
- Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food according to company recipes and plating standards.
- Follow proper food-handling and sanitation procedures and begin training in ServSafe standards.
- Handle food preparation, cooking, and cleaning simultaneously throughout a shift.
- Prepare salad dressings and marinades, and train in making stocks and mother sauces.
- Handle, prepare, and cook basic proteins—including steak, chicken, salmon, burgers, sausage, and shrimp—to required temperatures and standards.
- Begin training in proper food-storage management.
- Prepare visually appealing meals and complete items in a timely manner.
- Execute cocktail-hour hot stations, buffet-style service, breakfasts, and other banquet events.
- Slice and serve meat at carving stations and interact with banquet guests.
- Receive direction and training from Chefs in a calm, professional manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
