Line Cook FULL and PART Time!

Sage Hospitality•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Line Cook! Are you passionate about food and eager to showcase your culinary skills? We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Line Cook to join our vibrant Golden Owl restaurant team! This role is crucial for ensuring proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks, and maintaining proper sanitation levels. The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to recipes and quality standards, ensuring all dishes are prepared efficiently and accurately, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Collaboration with kitchen staff is key to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Requirements

Previous experience as a line cook or in a similar role preferred
Knowledge of food prep and cooking techniques
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
High school education or equivalent
One to two full years of employment in a related position
Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work
Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs
Periodic climbing required
Bending of the knees
Full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day
Continuous standing - during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day
Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff
Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards
Ensure all dishes are prepared efficiently and accurately
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
Collaborate with kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences
Check all items against the recipe cards
Verify that use records are followed for all items served
Ensure food is presented in an efficient, quality manner
Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods
Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence
Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs
Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up
Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
Assist in keeping buffet stocked
Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables
Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems
Control food waste, loss and usage per SOP