Line Cook - Chef

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill • Chandler, AZ

4d

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares mise en place and cooks meat, 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 garnishes for hot menu dishes. The Line Cook works with a variety of kitchen equipment and is responsible for product quality, food handling, station upkeep, and supporting kitchen operations during service and 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, and 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 a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Take full responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food products at line stations for smooth service.
• Portion food products before cooking according to standard portion sizes 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 them.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
• Assist with food preparation assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed