Line Cook

Union Joints•Ann Arbor, MI

27d

About The Position

Cooks prepare and/or direct the preparation of food in compliance with applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and established food production programs and procedures. They ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud. The role includes preparing food for dining room and bar service, maintaining food quality and safety, and completing cleaning, stocking, and recordkeeping duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Prior experience in related food service positions is required.
Moderate reading and writing skills and ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Ability to promote positive public relations with guests.
Proficient interpersonal and communication skills; ability to cooperate and work with coworkers and complete duties with minimal supervisory direction using appropriate judgment.
Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less.
Manual dexterity and auditory and visual skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare or direct preparation of food using established production procedures and systems.
Determine the amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensure supplies, food, or approved substitutions are available in time for preparation; and serve or ensure proper serving of food for dining room and bar areas.
Follow sanitation, personal hygiene, health, food preparation, and food handling standards.
Store food safely and properly, marking dates and items.
Promptly report equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Prepare food according to standard recipes, customer orders, and special diet orders, and portion food for serving.
Plan food production around service hours to preserve food quality, temperature, and appearance.
Maintain daily production records.
Keep the work area neat and clean, and clean and maintain food-preparation equipment.
Complete food and cooler temperature checks before and during service.
Perform assigned opening, closing, and ongoing cleaning and stocking side work.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.