Line Cook

Big Whiskey • Madison, AL

20d

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, including plating and garnishing cooked items and preparing garnishes for hot menu plates.

The Line Cook prepares and cooks food using a variety of kitchen equipment, maintains product quality and portion standards, stocks and organizes line stations, and keeps the work area clean and sanitary. The role includes assisting with food preparation during off-peak periods, following kitchen closing procedures, attending scheduled employee meetings, and completing other related duties assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD.

Requirements

• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Have at least 6 months of experience in a similar capacity.
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen personnel, and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to stand for long periods, 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 full 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 products according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications; label and date products for proper rotation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, 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 and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations; assist others with closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD.

What This Job Offers

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