Line Cook

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING•Ft. Myers, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing food according to established production procedures and systems. The Line Cook determines food and supply needs, ensures availability of ingredients, and serves food for the tray line or dining room. They must comply with sanitation, hygiene, and health standards, observe proper food preparation and handling techniques, and store food properly. The role involves reporting equipment repair needs, preparing food following standard recipes and special diets, planning production to maintain food quality, and keeping the work area clean and equipment maintained. Daily production records are maintained, and food temperatures are checked before service.

Requirements

Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods including grilling, baking and boiling
Good communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent or a diploma from a culinary school

Responsibilities

Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
Sets steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining room.
Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards.
Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
Apportions food for serving.
Maintains daily production records.
Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
Completes food temperature checks before service.
Set-up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
Prepare ingredients to use in cooking including chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat.
Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.