Seasonal Line Cook

Cinépolis Cinemas USA•Keller, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares menu items accurately and promptly from point-of-sale orders, follows recipes to maintain quality and consistency, and works with kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared simultaneously and served in a timely manner. The role accommodates special requests when possible with management approval and remakes items when directed by a supervisor or manager. The position follows food-handler safety practices, including maintaining safe food temperatures, labeling food correctly, preventing cross-contamination, and using proper tools and surfaces. It also involves keeping kitchen areas clean and stocked, washing dishes, rotating food using FIFO, maintaining waste logs, monitoring inventory, securing food and equipment, and following opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures. Team members attend trainings and meetings and may perform other duties as assigned. The position is based in a theater kitchen. Employees regularly work in a theater environment with typical levels of noise, dust, and activity; noise may range from moderate to high depending on the area. The job requires standing and walking for periods of time, frequent use of hands and arms, and occasional lifting, including assisted lifting of 25 to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional kitchen experience, including dishwashing, food preparation and cooking, and expediting experience; those who do not meet the experience requirement may start in an entry-level dishwasher and/or prep-cook role.
Proficiency in kitchen operations and execution.
Working knowledge of U.S. measurements, weights, and volumes.
Ability to follow instructions for the safe use of chemicals and cleaning materials.
Ability to work effectively with supervisors and coworkers, including with minimal supervision.
Time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently walk, lift, twist, bend, reach, and handle food products.
Good communication skills with support personnel and management, and ability to work effectively in a high-volume setting.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations positively.
Flexible availability, including holidays and weekends.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds and, with assistance, occasionally lift 25 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training is preferred.
ServSafe training certification is preferred; otherwise, training and certification provided by Cinépolis must be completed before working on the line.
Bilingual Spanish and English skills are a plus but are not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items accurately and promptly based on point-of-sale orders.
Prepare dishes according to recipes and coordinate with kitchen staff to provide high-quality food in a timely manner.
Accommodate special requests when possible with management approval and remake items when instructed by a supervisor or manager.
Follow food safety practices, including maintaining safe temperatures, labeling food, washing hands, and preventing cross-contamination.
Wash dishes and clean the work area during and at the end of shifts.
Stock kitchen areas with dry goods and preparation materials throughout and at the end of shifts.
Use the FIFO system to keep food fresh and reduce waste.
Maintain accurate waste logs for discarded or incorrectly prepared food.
Keep the supervisor and kitchen manager informed about inventory levels.
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
Work safely, including using cutting gloves, requesting assistance with heavy items when needed, and staying hydrated around heat.
Lock and secure food and equipment.
Follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures.
Attend and participate in trainings and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.