Line Cook

Hardwood Cafe•Butler, PA

22d

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares and plates hot food according to management’s recipes and standards, working in a timely and consistent manner. The role is responsible for managing an assigned station, maintaining food quality and guest satisfaction, communicating and expediting food from the line, and following culinary, sanitation, safety, and operational procedures. The Line Cook also helps keep back-of-house areas organized, completes opening and closing duties, maintains equipment, and follows attendance, payroll, uniform, and workplace-conduct expectations.

Requirements

At least 1 year of kitchen experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of culinary practices and terminology.
Show understanding of and commitment to the restaurant’s cuisine concept and management philosophy through culinary technique and teamwork.
Manage the assigned station, including inventory and par levels, mise en place, plating standards, and preparation and seasoning techniques.
Communicate and expedite food items from the back of the line.
Ensure line food is high quality, prepared consistently and on time, and supports guest satisfaction.
Participate in the proper storage and organization of food, paper, and chemical goods.
Follow sanitation practices and cleaning schedules and comply with local and state health code regulations.
Follow recipes and maintain production and usage records.
Date food containers, rotate food according to culinary standards, and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check shift pars; determine preparation, freezer pulls, and line setup; and notify the Chef of out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
Operate, maintain, and properly clean the deep fryer, broiler, range, grill, wood-fired oven, food processor, mixer, and slicer during shifts.
Attend and participate in required meetings.
Report unsafe working conditions, operational needs, and restaurant equipment or other repair needs to management.
Properly handle and report employee and guest accidents.
Respond appropriately to restaurant emergencies and safety situations.
Follow payroll and uniform procedures.
Complete opening and closing duties consistently.
Keep back-of-house areas neat, clean, and organized, practicing a clean-as-you-go approach throughout the shift.
Maintain regular attendance according to the Employee Handbook and posted schedule, which may vary with restaurant needs.
Check the schedule regularly for arrival times and changes.
Maintain respectful communication, presentation, body language, and workplace conduct in accordance with the Service Agreement and Employee Handbook.