Line Cook
About The Position
The Line Cook prepares, cooks, and plates authentic dishes from high-quality, unique ingredients as directed by senior culinary staff. The role follows recipes, product-sensitivity and presentation guidelines, and food-safety and sanitation standards. It calls for a passion for cooking and the ability to contribute productively to a positive café team in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The Line Cook prepares menu items efficiently and on time, accommodates special requests and dietary restrictions, checks ingredient quality and freshness, maintains correct food temperatures and storage, and keeps an organized workstation. The role also includes safely setting up and operating standard kitchen equipment and performing other relevant duties assigned by the kitchen supervisor or manager on duty. The position requires flexibility to meet restaurant scheduling needs, openness to cross-training, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. The job description lists physical activities including frequent standing, walking, reaching, grasping, vision, hearing, and talking; constant smelling and tasting; and occasional sitting, stair climbing, crouching or bending, lifting or carrying, and pushing or pulling. Travel is listed as not applicable. Reasonable accommodation may apply to the stated physical requirements.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in kitchen positions.
- Current state food handlers' certification.
- Knowledge of culinary techniques and best practices.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Availability for flexible scheduling to meet restaurant needs.
- Openness to cross-training in multiple restaurant positions.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, self-directed, dependable, and efficient, with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
- Openness to constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
- Flexibility and adaptability; self-starter and critical thinker.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to balance candor with honor and respect and to take action and make decisions when necessary.
- Commitment to the company's core values and a positive contribution to its culture.
Responsibilities
- Prepare menu items according to recipes and follow product-sensitivity and plate-presentation guidelines.
- Work quickly and efficiently to ensure timely preparation of restaurant menu items.
- Follow nutrition, sanitation, and safety regulations and standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
- Accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions.
- Check ingredient quality and track older and newer items to ensure freshness.
- Maintain proper food temperatures and store food correctly.
- Set up the workstation with required ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform other relevant duties assigned by the kitchen supervisor or manager on duty.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Complimentary Team Member Bronze Membership and a discount for a significant other.
- Employee discounts on additional services.
- Supportive, wellness-focused culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
