Line Cook
About The Position
The Line Cook accurately and efficiently cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products, and prepares and portions ingredients before cooking. The role also includes food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing cooked items and preparing garnishes for hot menu items. The Line Cook is responsible for product quality, following recipes and kitchen standards, maintaining stocked food stations, properly handling and rotating products, and keeping the workstation clean and sanitary. The position may also assist with food preparation during slower periods, kitchen closing, employee meetings, and other duties assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- At least 6 months of experience in a similar capacity.
- Ability to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen and dining room personnel.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods, up to 9 hours.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
- Take responsibility for the quality of products served.
- Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Stock and maintain sufficient food products at line stations for service.
- Portion and label food products before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications, and apply day dots for proper rotation.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and kitchen equipment.
- Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and/or marinating.
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
- Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
- Assist with food preparation assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Close the kitchen properly according to the closing checklist and assist others with kitchen closing.
- Attend scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD.
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
