Line Cook (PM Shifts) - Poseidon
About The Position
This position is responsible for cooking meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products. It also involves preparing and portioning food products prior to cooking, as well as plating and garnishing cooked items. The role requires maintaining safe and sanitary food-handling practices, ensuring food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature, and checking for food quality and freshness. The Line Cook must adhere to the restaurant's standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies. Additionally, this role involves stocking line stations, handling and rotating food products, and assisting with food preparation during off-peak times. The Line Cook may also substitute for or assist other cooks during busy periods and is responsible for following closing checklists and attending employee meetings.
Requirements
- Able to communicate effectively with managers and kitchen personnel.
- Able to read and understand food tickets in English.
- Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred.
Responsibilities
- Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products.
- Prepare and portion food products prior to cooking.
- Plate and garnish cooked items.
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces to ensure safe and sanitary practices.
- Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment to ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature.
- Check food quality and freshness, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Adhere to restaurant's standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
- Handle, store, and rotate all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
- Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Serve food to servers or guests.
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables.
- Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb.
- Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods.
- Substitute for or assist other cooks during rush periods.
- Close the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist others in closing the kitchen.
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
- Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
