Line Cook - Chef

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill • Gilbert, AZ

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About The Position

The Line Cook prepares mise en place and cooks meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts, and other hot food products. The role includes preparing and portioning ingredients before cooking, plating and garnishing cooked items, and preparing garnishes for hot menu plates. The Line Cook is responsible for product quality, adherence to portion sizes and recipes, maintaining a stocked and sanitary workstation, proper food handling and storage, and completing kitchen closing procedures. The position also assists with food preparation during off-peak periods, supports coworkers with kitchen closing, attends scheduled employee meetings, and performs other related duties assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months of experience in a similar capacity or role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the manager, kitchen personnel, and dining room personnel.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8 hours.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place and a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts, and other food items for cooking.
• Cook food 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 service.
• Portion food products according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and kitchen equipment.
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, or marinating.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setups for all dishes.
• Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
• Assist with food preparation assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assist others with closing the kitchen.
• Attend scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed