Line Cook
About The Position
The Line Cook accurately and efficiently cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products, and prepares and portions food products before cooking. The role also includes food and final plate preparation, plating and garnishing cooked items, and preparing appropriate garnishes for hot menu plates. The Line Cook prepares a variety of food items using kitchen cooking equipment and is responsible for product quality, portioning, food rotation, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. The position supports food preparation during off-peak periods, follows kitchen closing procedures, attends scheduled employee meetings, and performs other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- At least 6 months of experience in a similar capacity.
- Ability to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen and dining room personnel.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, up to 9 hours.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
- Take responsibility for the quality of products served.
- Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Stock and maintain sufficient food products at line stations for smooth service.
- Portion food according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications; label and date items for proper rotation.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and kitchen equipment, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection ovens, flat-top ranges, and refrigeration equipment.
- Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and/or marinating.
- Follow plate presentation and garnish setup requirements for all dishes.
- Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
- Assist with food preparation assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Close the kitchen properly by following the station closing checklist and assisting others with kitchen closing.
- Attend scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
