Line Cook

Kinseth Hospitality Companies • Rock Island, IL

3d

About The Position

Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food for restaurant and banquet consumption. Follows recipes and food-safety and sanitation guidelines, works efficiently to prevent waste while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction, and properly uses kitchen tools and equipment. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Franchise-specific and federal, state, or local food-handling certifications may be required.

Requirements

• Follow food-safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Use kitchen tools and equipment safely and properly.
• Franchise-specific certifications and federal, state, or local food-handling certifications may be required.
• Meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, handling and reaching; frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Adjust thermostat controls to regulate ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Add seasonings during food preparation and test doneness by tasting, smelling, or piercing food with a fork.
• Prepare items according to recipes in a timely and efficient manner while preventing waste and ensuring quality and guest satisfaction.
• Carve meats, portion food onto serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings to fill orders.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits; cut, trim, and bone meat before cooking.
• Bake bread, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
• Follow proper food-handling procedures to meet health and sanitation guidelines.
• Use tools and equipment properly to prevent injury or equipment damage.
• Assist with unloading deliveries, storing supplies, and rotating inventory.
• Clean the work area, freezers, kitchen, and dish area.
• Follow KHC policies and procedures, including dress code, safety, and performance standards; maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• DailyPay
• 401(k)
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Discounts at Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants

What This Job Offers

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