OTE Line Cook
About The Position
The Line Cook assists with food production, prioritizing food quality and sanitation. Working with the Head Cook, the role helps produce standard recipes and special menu items and supports inventory and waste control. The position also involves checking daily food objectives with the Manager on Duty, maintaining food presentation standards, preparing specified pork and beef items, and helping with receiving and storage. The Line Cook maintains clean, organized kitchen areas and equipment and follows applicable food codes and company procedures. The job is seasonal and hourly, based in Tucson, Arizona, with compensation of $17–$20 per hour depending on experience and certifications.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of food service and preparation.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
- Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Organizational skills and ability to multitask while prioritizing workload using a practical, flexible, and innovative approach.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of personalities and function effectively as a team member.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays.
- Ability to improve continuously and adapt easily to change.
- Professional appearance and good personal hygiene.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and driver's license check for golf cart use.
- Dependable attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules.
- Ability to use basic restaurant equipment, including gas and convection ovens, slicers, dishwashers, knives, and steam tables.
- Must hold a current ANSI-Food Protection Manager card for the State of Arizona and Pima County.
- Ability to work long days, stand for prolonged periods, lift objects up to 50 pounds, work in varied weather, tolerate temperatures from 0 to 100 degrees, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Check with the Manager on Duty for daily food numbers and objectives.
- Assist the Head Cook with all food production.
- Prepare food using approved standard recipes.
- Ensure food quality and presentation meet high standards.
- Maintain sanitation in accordance with state, federal, and local food codes.
- Clean and organize walk-ins, refrigerators, and freezers weekly.
- Wear the complete uniform during shifts and keep the kitchen clean, neat, and free of clutter and debris.
- Follow company service standards, procedures, and policies.
- Assist with month-end inventory, daily waste logs, and identifying out-of-stock items for reordering.
- Ensure appropriate amounts of pork and beef are cooked the night before and check oven temperatures before and after cooking.
- Assist with receiving, storing, and properly handling inventory.
- Perform other duties as requested by Food & Beverage Management or senior management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
