Line Cook - Coral Gables South Market

Grazianos Group•Coral Gables, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook is responsible for setting up their station and gathering all necessary supplies for service. This role involves preparing a variety of food items, including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold dishes. Key duties include arranging sauces and garnishes, properly storing food items with dates, and notifying the Chef of any shortages. The Line Cook must serve menu items according to established standards, use food preparation tools correctly, and follow closing checklists for kitchen stations. Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and tidy work area throughout the shift, ensuring all storage areas are organized, and consistently practicing safe and hygienic food handling are also crucial. Additionally, the Line Cook is expected to return dirty utensils to appropriate areas and assist with other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently
Must be able to work well as part of a team
Must be able to work well under pressure
Ability to maintain personal cleanliness

Nice To Haves

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred
One year of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
Notify Chef in advance of shortages
Serve menu items compliant with established standards
Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager