Line Cook

Cinemark•Wayne, NJ

2d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Cinemark Line Cooks work at the heart of the restaurant operation, preparing quality food in a fast-paced environment by following recipes and portion controls. They help create a positive movie-going experience by ensuring food is fresh, tastes great, and is prepared promptly. The role calls for an energetic, outgoing, quality-driven team player, with a strong desire to pursue a culinary career path.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Complete basic food-handling training and obtain any locally or state-mandated certification, health card, or food-handler permit where required.
Team members who work with alcohol must complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program.
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Energetic and friendly attitude during each shift.
Excellent guest service.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people of all ages, genders, and personalities.
Ability to regularly converse in and comprehend English effectively.
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
Ability to take and follow direction.
Ability to respond with a sense of urgency.
Frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, and reaching around the theater.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise environment at times.

Nice To Haves

Strong desire to pursue a culinary career path in the future.

Responsibilities

Prepare required items according to approved recipes and portion controls.
Follow and execute daily prep lists.
Maintain cleanliness and store food products properly in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Follow policies and procedures to minimize food waste and theft.
Collaborate with the server team to ensure food orders are accurate.
Clean food preparation areas and equipment after each use; employees under 18 are excluded from assembling or disassembling the pizza dough sheeter.
Open or close a workstation, depending on the scheduled shift.
Maintain a professional image by wearing proper Cinemark culinary attire.
Consistently meet standard operating procedures and preventative maintenance, safety, and sanitation requirements.
Wipe down and sanitize employee and guest high-contact areas.
Use personal protective equipment properly when completing position-specific tasks.
Adapt to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks.
Monitor safety or security concerns, such as trip hazards, lighting, or suspicious persons, and report them to management.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.