Line Cook-Seasonal

New Belgium Brewing•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook is responsible for accurately preparing dishes to order. The line cook also performs opening and closing duties and a variety of other tasks typical of a full-service kitchen. Weekend and evenings are required for this position.

Requirements

Experience in a restaurant environment with a strong understanding of food knowledge, health code, proper knife handling, and other core safety issues
A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player
Exceptional time management skills in a fast paced and changing environment
Demonstrates creativity and originality
Ability to coordinate with other departments according to schedule
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Accurately cooks meats, fish, vegetables, sauces, soups, and other hot food products to order and according to recipe.
Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
Closes and opens the kitchen properly and follows appropriate checklists for kitchen stations.
Records hot and cold food holding temperatures in appropriate logs.
Assists with food prep assignments during off-peak periods, as needed.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work station including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, oven, flat top, steam tables, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment.
Stocking, storing, and organizing all food and wares by health code standards.
Knows and complies with health code, established systems, policies, checklists, food standards, quality, consistency, and general safety.
Rotation of food items and communication of expired items, low inventory, waste, and any other stock issues to kitchen management.
Other duties as assigned.