Line Cook

Flix Brewhouse•Round Rock, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the line cook is to prepare batched, prep and live orders according to the specified recipes for our guests, staff and owners. Guest satisfaction in our cinema revolves around the food appearance, quality and overall dining experience. The line cook is responsible for ensuring that every dish served meets the highest standards of quality. This role involves setting up and breaking down the kitchen according to cinema guidelines, preparing all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner, following recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications, and restocking items as needed. The line cook will also clean and maintain their station, assist with cleaning and organizing the kitchen and storage areas, and read, comprehend, and execute recipes. They will understand HAACP, perform additional responsibilities as required, know where and how everything is stored, label and date all food items, and report any broken equipment. Communication with co-workers, following opening and closing procedures, working in a fast-paced and hot environment, and following instructions are also key aspects of this role. Flexibility with job duties is expected.

Requirements

Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
Knowledgeable of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
Previous prep or line cook experience.
Professional communication skills required.
Available to work any shift and all holidays.
Ability to do repetitive work.
Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Must have problem solving abilities; be self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task.
Have a commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
Maintain current Food Handlers certification for the jurisdiction of employment.
Ability to speak and hear.
Close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 35 lbs. and occasionally lift/move 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Some prior cooking experience is a plus.
Eager to learn.
Having a soft spot for movies.
A knack for handling high-volume culinary action is a bonus.
Being a team player who can groove with the kitchen crew is essential.

Responsibilities

Set up and break down kitchen according to cinema guidelines.
Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift per prep/par sheets.
Cleans and maintains station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
Knowledgeable of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.
Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
Reads, comprehends and executes recipes according to the recipe card or batch card.
Understands HAACP and how it affects our operation & guests.
Performs additional responsibilities as required by the Kitchen Manager or Assistant KM at any time.
Has knowledge of where and how everything is stored.
Labels and dates all food items, as well as stores and rotates food as needed.
Reports to managers when something is broken or needs repair.
Communicates professionally with co-workers.
Follows opening and closing procedures.
Works in a fast-paced and hot environment.
Follows written and/or verbal instructions.
Flexible with job duties.