Line Cook

Cinemark•Wayne, NJ

4d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Cinemark Line Cooks work at the heart of the restaurant operation, preparing quality food using recipes in a fast-paced environment. They help create a positive movie-going experience by ensuring food is fresh, tastes great, and is produced in a timely manner. The role calls for an energetic, outgoing, quality-driven team player, and is suited to candidates interested in pursuing a culinary career.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Complete basic food-handling training and obtain any locally or state-mandated certification, health card, or food handler permit where required.
Team Members who work with alcohol must complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program.
Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Have an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift.
Provide excellent Guest service.
Communicate verbally and in writing with people of varied ages, genders, and personalities, and effectively converse in and comprehend English.
Work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
Take and follow direction.
Respond with a sense of urgency.
Frequently bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Stand, walk, and reach around the theater frequently and remain standing for extended periods.
Work in an environment where noise may be moderate to high at times.

Nice To Haves

A strong desire to pursue a culinary career path.

Responsibilities

Prepare required items according to approved recipes and portion controls.
Follow and execute daily prep lists.
Maintain cleanliness and store food products properly in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Follow policies and procedures designed to minimize food waste and theft.
Collaborate with the server team to ensure food orders are accurate.
Clean food preparation areas and equipment after each use; employees under 18 must not assemble or disassemble the pizza dough sheeter.
Open or close a workstation depending on the scheduled shift.
Maintain a professional image through proper Cinemark culinary attire.
Consistently follow standard operating procedures and meet preventative maintenance, safety, and sanitation requirements.
Wipe down and sanitize Employee and Guest high-contact areas.
Use Personal Protective Equipment appropriately when completing position-specific tasks.
Adapt to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks.
Monitor safety and security issues, such as trip hazards, lighting, or suspicious persons, and report them to management.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.