Experienced Line Cook

Smokin Fins • Twin Falls, ID

5d • $15 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook/Sous Chef works as the second in command in the kitchen, follows the Chef’s specifications and guidelines, and applies culinary and managerial skills to help maintain and enhance customer satisfaction in a scratch kitchen. The role calls for a guest-focused team member who contributes to a fun, clean, inviting restaurant and upholds the organization’s standards for service, food quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

The position requires availability to work between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., including days, evenings, and weekends. The successful candidate prepares and cooks food to recipe and portion standards, supports smooth service, maintains a sanitary workstation, and follows kitchen health and safety rules. The role also involves working in a fast-paced restaurant environment and being able to work unsupervised.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Line Cook in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Have an excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Demonstrate accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Be familiar with industry best practices.
• Have working knowledge of computer software such as MS Office, restaurant management software, and POS systems.
• Have a positive attitude and work well with other team members.
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of guests.
• Be able to work unsupervised.
• Be available to work between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.; the posting also calls for flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Have thorough knowledge of kitchen health and safety rules.
• Be able to stand and work for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Be able to perform repetitive-motion work without restraints, braces, or other limitations on range of motion or physical activity.
• Be able to lift, move, and shelve products and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in temperatures exceeding 85 degrees for extended periods.
• Be willing to follow directions and ask questions for clarification when needed.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Hold ServSafe or Food Handler certification.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in culinary science or a related certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a guest focus while performing kitchen duties.
• Take full responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment; portion, batter, bread, season, or marinate as needed.
• Fulfill guest requests graciously and promptly when possible.
• Review the daily prep list at the start of each shift and complete assigned duties.
• Promptly report equipment problems, food-quality issues, and shortages to the manager on duty.
• Know and follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, recipes, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food products at line stations for smooth service.
• Portion food before cooking according to standard portions and recipe specifications.
• Keep the workstation clean and sanitary.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handle, store, label, and rotate products properly and in accordance with applicable state laws.
• Support a positive, clean, inviting restaurant and uphold the organization’s standards and values.

Benefits

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Short-term disability insurance available after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Supplemental life insurance available after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick and safe leave (PSSL) for Colorado locations only.
• Paid family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) and public health emergency leave (PHEL) for Colorado locations only.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Meal discounts.
• Opportunity to grow a career path within the company’s family of brands.

What This Job Offers

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