Line Cook(FT)
About The Position
THE FORUM is hiring a hospitality-focused Line Cook to assist with food preparation while maintaining high quality standards and safe food handling. The role requires knowledge of meat, seafood, and poultry fabrication; the ability to prepare basic soups and sauces; and flexibility to work across production stations, including the Ridge Hot Line, Ridge Pantry, Bistro Line, special events, and holiday events. The position is scheduled for the PM shift, 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m., and requires availability to work weekends and holidays. The hourly wage is $24.37–$31.19, with an additional $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential.
Requirements
- Knowledge of preparing dressings, vinaigrettes, cold and hot sauces, and soups.
- Ability to prepare buffet display items such as cheese, fruit, crudité, and charcuterie.
- Advanced knife skills, including proper guide-hand use and classic cuts such as brunoise, dice, julienne, and rough chop.
- Proficiency in sautéing, poaching, frying, and broiling.
- Proficiency in producing soups and sauces, including mother sauces and their derivatives.
- Proficiency in meat butchery and seafood fabrication.
- Ability to use a point-of-sale (POS) system.
- Ability to read and communicate in English.
- Ability to work productively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
- Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of basic line-cooking experience in a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare bulk production items, including cleaning and cutting fruits and vegetables and preparing salads, fruit plates, and condiments.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary workspace in compliance with health and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries and organizing dry storage, walk-ins, and freezers using proper rotation practices.
- Assist dishwashers as needed or assigned with dish and ware washing, general cleaning, and receiving.
- Store food items properly and follow rotation practices to prevent spoilage and waste.
- Follow instructions on daily production sheets.
- Maintain acceptable personal hygiene and comply with the department dress code.
- Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
- Prepare food safely and to high quality standards across assigned production stations and events.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA and FSA options
- Basic and voluntary life and disability coverage
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, identity and fraud protection, and pet insurance
- Competitive benefits and 401(k) with company match
- Referral bonus program of up to $500 per referral
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Safe and clean work environment
- Birthday celebrations, service tenure awards, and monthly employee engagement activities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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