Line Cook

Grazianos Group•Aventura, FL

22d

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares menu items at an assigned kitchen station and supports kitchen operations throughout service. The role involves preparing a variety of foods, maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized work area, following safe food-handling practices, and closing the kitchen according to the station checklist. The Line Cook also assists with other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, workplace sanitation and safety regulations.
Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Ability to work well as part of a team and under pressure.
Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
Ability to stand and work in a kitchen for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform related tasks.
Ability to work late nights and unpredictable hours.

Nice To Haves

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety.
Prior related experience.

Responsibilities

Set up stations and gather supplies needed to prepare the menu for service.
Prepare meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold food items.
Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for the assigned station.
Cover, date, and properly store food-preparation items and leftovers.
Notify the Chef in advance of shortages.
Serve menu items according to established standards.
Use food-preparation tools according to manufacturers’ instructions.
Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
Maintain a prepared, sanitary, and fresh work area throughout the shift.
Keep storage areas tidy and store products appropriately.
Follow safe and hygienic food-handling practices.
Return dirty food-preparation utensils to the appropriate areas.
Assist with duties assigned by the Kitchen Manager.