Line Cook

Palmer Food Service•Rochester, NY

18d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Palmer Food Services is seeking a Line Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing and cooking a variety of food items according to company recipes and standards. The Line Cook is responsible for the quality of products served, maintaining a clean workstation, and assisting with various kitchen duties. The company values its associates and offers opportunities for growth within the organization.

Requirements

Minimum 1-4 years experience as a Line Cook – Fry and Cook
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong interpersonal skills, friendly, outgoing personality
Ability to work as part of a team
High attention to detail and accuracy
Product knowledge
Ability to handle direction and re-direction from MOD

Responsibilities

Live the company’s values by displaying our high standard characteristics and behaviors that lead to our collective success as outlined in our Values in Action.
Prepares and cooks a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using Palmer recipes for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment
Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served and monitors each plate that leaves the station
Works with the Prepared Foods Manager when applicable on menu and chef case items
Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation of entire kitchen area
Completes required tasks within assigned time frames
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
Performs related duties such as helping around Market and assisting with any other projects as assigned by the Prepared Foods Manager or Manager on Duty
Opens and/or closes the kitchen properly and assists others in closing the kitchen and Market
Ability to assist in training new hires as directed by the Prepared Foods Manager
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Manager on Duty
Presents a professional image to internal/external customers and vendors with appropriate dress according to the work situation while maintaining good grooming and hygiene