Line Cook - PART TIME

KW Property Management Careers•Miami, FL

3d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position with flexible hours, including weekends. The Line Cook prepares or directs the preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems. They determine the amount and type of food and supplies required, ensure availability of supplies, and set up the steam table for serving. The role requires compliance with sanitation standards, proper food preparation and handling techniques, and proper food storage. The Line Cook is also responsible for reporting equipment repair needs, preparing food according to recipes and special diets, planning food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, and maintaining daily production records. They must keep the work area neat and clean, maintain equipment, and complete food temperature checks before service. Additionally, they set up workstations with ingredients and equipment, prepare ingredients (chopping, peeling, cutting meat), and monitor stock levels to prevent shortages. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work schedule may change throughout the year to accommodate business needs.

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.
Must be able to stand throughout shift.
Possess excellent physical condition and stamina.
Requires auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written or oral instructions and procedures.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently while getting along with co-workers.

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.