Line Cook - Full Time
About The Position
The Line Cook prepares quality dishes according to restaurant specifications and supports smooth kitchen operations. The role includes maintaining positive working relationships with teammates and serving as an ambassador for the restaurant by creating memorable guest experiences and encouraging guests to return. The Line Cook follows established preparation, cooking, portioning, quality, sanitation, and presentation standards. The position also involves keeping workstations and kitchen areas clean, maintaining food supplies at line stations, and reporting needed maintenance or repairs to the Executive Chef. The restaurant describes its workplace as welcoming and inclusive of people with diverse backgrounds, talents, personalities, and experiences.
Requirements
- Time management and organizational ability for high-quality food production.
- Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
- Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to establish positive rapport with different types of personalities.
- Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of previous experience in a restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant is preferred.
- Food Handler Certification, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Provide food of excellent quality and presentation to guests in a timely manner.
- Stock and maintain sufficient food products at line stations for smooth service.
- Follow provided item specifications for preparation, execution, and presentation.
- Consistently follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Prevent food spoilage and contamination through proper sanitation practices and compliance with policies and health regulations.
- Maintain a clean workstation, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
- Assist with daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in, and prep area.
- Report maintenance or repair needs to the Executive Chef.
- Follow departmental policies, restaurant rules, and regulations in the Employee Handbook and as set by management.
- Maintain sound working relationships with teammates and develop relationships with guests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
