Whale's Rib Line Cook
About The Position
Whale's Rib is seeking a driven Line Cook to prepare menu items according to company recipes and presentation standards, maintain stocked and organized kitchen stations, and help keep kitchen operations running smoothly. The role includes communicating ticket times and food flow, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting coworkers with dishwashing and cleaning as needed. The position requires working in a high-temperature, damp environment, both indoors and minimally outdoors, and following company safety and sanitation policies. Employees must complete and pass a food safety certification program in compliance with Whale's Rib and Florida statutes.
Requirements
- Able to work a flexible shift schedule that may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Able to stand and walk for 100% of the shift; reach, bend, and stoop.
- Able to speak, read, and write English.
- Able to read recipes, food labels, and POS ticket orders.
- Able to safely use kitchen machinery, including an open-flame grill, stove, and slicer.
- Able to work safely with hot plates, pots, pans, sharp knives, and utensils.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds several times per shift and place heavy loads on high shelves or in coolers and freezers.
- Able to hold items weighing up to 5 pounds for long periods.
- Able to work in a high-temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors.
Responsibilities
- Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training.
- Prepare menu items according to the company recipe manual and plate-presentation standards.
- Rotate products and stock them to par levels to prevent kitchen disruption.
- Complete assigned prep work and stock and set up stations as needed.
- Transport items to and from the kitchen and help vendors unload delivery trucks.
- Clean and maintain the kitchen throughout the shift.
- Break down and clean all stations at closing.
- Communicate ticket times, execute food flow from the kitchen to guests, and report potential issues to the manager on duty.
- Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning as needed.
- Complete and pass the food safety certification program in compliance with Whale's Rib and Florida statutes.
Benefits
- Five-day work week with two consecutive days off.
- Paid vacation: one week after one year, two weeks after two years, and three weeks after ten years.
- Christmas bonus after one year of employment, equal to one week's pay.
- Medical and dental insurance programs available.
- 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility; enrollment requires being 21 or older.
- Advancement based on performance, not tenure.
- Free shift meals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
