Line Cook

Clevelander Ocean LP•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

The Line Cook efficiently and accurately prepares food menu items for guests in accordance with Clevelander standard recipes, portions, plating and garnish specifications.

Requirements

18 years old
High school diploma or 2 years related experience preferred
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to verbally communicate and take direction
Ability to follow standard recipes
Strong attention to detail
High energy level and self motivated
Strong organizational and time management skills required
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs as needed
Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area
Must possess hearing, visual and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also to distinguish product taste, texture, temperature, presentation and preparation

Responsibilities

Completes assigned opening, closing and ongoing duties.
Opens and closes work stations properly and assists others with duties as needed.
Properly stores, rotates and handles all products.
Maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
Maintains a clean, sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, flat top, ovens and refrigeration equipment.
Observes a clean-as-you-go cooking procedure.
Prepares food items for frying, grilling, baking or other cooking method by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and tossing/stretching per company guidelines.
Operates and maintains all standard cooking equipment including grill, fryer, flat top, sauté burners, and ovens.
Understands and consistently complies with company prescribed portion size, recipe specifications, cooking methods, plate presentations and quality standards.
Effectively and efficiently communicates with Kitchen Expeditor (Expo) and kitchen management to create a working environment that promotes company values and encourages operational excellence.
Adapts food menu items to accommodate guest requests as directed by the Expo.
Ensures item preparation time is in accordance with Clevelander timing standards and as directed by Expo.
Prepares only items recorded on tickets generated through the point of sale (POS) system.
Tracks and reports food waste according to Clevelander policy.
Performs related duties such as food preparation, dishwashing and dish stocking, expediting orders and cleaning projects as assigned by kitchen managers.
Reports and documents any observed or known safety hazards, conditions or unsafe practices and procedures to management immediately.
Practices sanitary and safe food handling by properly following health department regulations and maintaining current state certified Food Handler status.
Maintains and ensures compliance of all policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.