Line Cook

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill • Gilbert, AZ

4d

About The Position

The Line Cook accurately and efficiently prepares mise en place and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts, and other hot food products. The role includes preparing and portioning food before cooking, plating and garnishing cooked items, and preparing appropriate garnishes for hot menu plates. The Line Cook is responsible for product quality, following recipes and kitchen standards, maintaining food supplies and a clean, sanitary workstation, and assisting with food preparation and kitchen closing.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months of experience in a similar capacity or role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the manager, kitchen personnel, and dining room personnel.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8 hours.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Take responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food products at line stations for service.
• Portion food products before cooking according to standard portions and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and kitchen equipment.
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, or marinating.
• Follow plate presentation and garnish setup requirements.
• Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
• Assist with food preparation assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly, follow station closing checklists, and assist others with kitchen closing.
• Attend scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed