Line Cook

Paradies Lagardère•West Palm Beach, FL

13d

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares, seasons, cooks, tastes, carves, portions, and serves food according to recipes and product directions, with 100% recipe adherence. The role supports a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, efficient, first-class service to guests and team members and following Paradies Lagardère’s TRIFIC core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, and Commitment. The Line Cook follows prep lists and brand standards, maintains accurate records, safely stores and labels prepared foods, and keeps kitchen supplies stocked. The position also supports food supply ordering and planning as directed, reports equipment repair needs, and maintains clean, organized, hazard-free work areas. Food safety, sanitation, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations are essential. This role requires working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, including various shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. The employee must be able to work unsupervised for extended periods, exercise good judgment, communicate effectively in English, and perform the physical duties of the job, including lifting at least 50 pounds and standing for long periods in a kitchen environment with heat, steam, and varying odors.

Requirements

At least 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
ServeSafe Certification or a state-required equivalent.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work unsupervised for extended periods and demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guests.
Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent customer service skills and effective communication in English.
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematics in English.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and respond to unexpected situations.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform essential functions including standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances.
Ability to stand for long periods and work in an environment with high heat, steam, and varying odors.
Ability to use knives, slicers, and kitchen equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume or fast-casual dining restaurant environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, friendly, efficient, first-class service to restaurant guests, team members, and business partners.
Follow company values, grooming and uniform guidelines, and brand standards.
Prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, portion, and serve food in accordance with recipes and product directions.
Follow production prep lists and maintain accurate records.
Requisition supplies and equipment as needed; assist with food supply ordering and planning as directed by a supervisor.
Use knives, slicers, and kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
Wash, slice, and peel items on the prep list.
Store prepared food safely and ensure it is properly date-labeled.
Follow food safety and sanitation practices and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
Monitor rotation and dating of prepared food items and storage areas.
Report equipment repair and maintenance needs to management.
Maintain a clean, organized work environment free of safety hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.