Line Cook (Parks)

City of Arlington • Arlington, TX

5d • $17 - $21

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs routine restaurant preparation, cooking and janitorial duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepare meals according to recipes and procedures in a timely manner and lead other cooks in absence of Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager. Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to regulations, and maintain proper food storage, receiving, rotating and stocking as par levels dictate. Train other back of the house staff and answer questions about cooking methods, menu items and specials. Ensure proper clean-up of kitchen at the end of the shift. Meet all health department standards for safe food handling. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Knowledge of basic food and beverage preparation for a full-service restaurant. Knowledge of food handling procedures of a full-service restaurant. Knowledge of basic mathematics. Knowledge of basic ordering and purchasing methods. Knowledge of basic inventory rotation and maintaining par levels. Skill in working in a team environment. Skill in learning new concepts and ideas. Skill in maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation. Skill in following recipes. Skill in food preparation. Skill in janitorial duties. Ability to meet all health department standards for food safety. Ability to cook and prepare menu items to set specifications. Ability to lead and train others in full-service food preparation. Ability to create product orders to replenish inventory and for future special events. Ability to perform janitorial duties. Ability to follow specific oral and written instructions. Ability to perform a variety of physical skills, including but not limited to standing, stooping, carrying, cleaning, holding, lifting and seeing. Ability to operate a variety of equipment, including but not limited to mixer, fryer, meat slicer, oven, flat top grill, sandwich presses, microwave and refrigerator equipment. Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Qualifying Education and Experience: The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by a high school education or the equivalency with three (3) to six (6) months' experience in one of the following: restaurant line cook, banquet kitchen preparation, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to obtain a food handler permit within one (1) month of employment is required. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: Criminal Background Check Drug & Alcohol Testing Physical & Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The people that work for the City of Arlington directly impact our community, citizens, visitors and businesses. Become a leader in your chosen profession by joining the City’s dynamic workforce and make a positive contribution to the American Dream City! The City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [email protected]. If you do not find a job that suits your experience, we welcome you to introduce yourself so Human Resources may be able to guide you to other opportunities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic food and beverage preparation for a full-service restaurant.
• Knowledge of food handling procedures of a full-service restaurant.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of basic ordering and purchasing methods.
• Knowledge of basic inventory rotation and maintaining par levels.
• Skill in working in a team environment.
• Skill in learning new concepts and ideas.
• Skill in maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation.
• Skill in following recipes.
• Skill in food preparation.
• Skill in janitorial duties.
• Ability to meet all health department standards for food safety.
• Ability to cook and prepare menu items to set specifications.
• Ability to lead and train others in full-service food preparation.
• Ability to create product orders to replenish inventory and for future special events.
• Ability to perform janitorial duties.
• Ability to follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills, including but not limited to standing, stooping, carrying, cleaning, holding, lifting and seeing.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment, including but not limited to mixer, fryer, meat slicer, oven, flat top grill, sandwich presses, microwave and refrigerator equipment.
• Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by a high school education or the equivalency with three (3) to six (6) months' experience in one of the following: restaurant line cook, banquet kitchen preparation, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a food handler permit within one (1) month of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes and procedures in a timely manner and lead other cooks in absence of Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to regulations, and maintain proper food storage, receiving, rotating and stocking as par levels dictate.
• Train other back of the house staff and answer questions about cooking methods, menu items and specials.
• Ensure proper clean-up of kitchen at the end of the shift.
• Meet all health department standards for safe food handling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees