Line Cook

Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House•Benbrook, TX

22d

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares food in a restaurant kitchen according to restaurant guidelines, recipes, portion controls, presentation specifications, and food-safety standards. The role includes setting up and restocking a station, maintaining equipment and work areas, and assisting with kitchen and storage-area cleaning and organization. Employees are expected to uphold the Hoffbrau Mission Statement, work cooperatively and honestly, communicate courteously with guests and coworkers, maintain a professional appearance, follow schedules and procedures, complete assigned duties, and provide service in accordance with restaurant standards. The position requires flexible scheduling, including weekends and some holidays, and employees must purchase an appropriate uniform upon hiring. A food handler’s permit must be maintained.

Requirements

Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skills.
Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
Previous prep or line cook experience.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Problem-solving ability, self-motivation, and organizational skills.
Ability to speak, read, and understand basic cooking directions.
Comprehensive understanding of the English language.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and managers.
Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and some holidays.
Must maintain a food handler’s permit.
Must purchase an appropriate uniform upon hiring.
Must be able to spend 100% of the time standing and working in congested areas.
Must withstand continuous walking, standing, bending, and climbing stairs.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds when needed, and regularly lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 35 pounds.
Smoking is not permitted on the premises.

Responsibilities

Set up the station according to restaurant guidelines.
Prepare food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
Clean and maintain the station, using good safety, sanitation, and organizational practices.
Understand how to properly use and maintain all equipment at the station.
Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
Perform additional duties as requested by the management team.
Uphold the Hoffbrau Mission Statement and provide service in accordance with restaurant standards.
Work cooperatively with coworkers and maintain professional relationships.
Speak to guests enthusiastically and courteously, and communicate effectively with coworkers and managers.
Maintain a professional appearance, report to work as scheduled in uniform and ready to work, and follow checklists and standard operating procedures.
Demonstrate competency according to the training schedule.