Line Cook

DeFoor Hospitality Group•Chattanooga, TN

36d

About The Position

The Line Chef is responsible for cooking and preparing menu items as requested by customers, stocking necessary food preparation stations and maintaining a clean working space during and after business hours.

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited Culinary program/ Bachelor’s degree in Food Management or Nutrition preferred.
Minimum of one to three years of restaurant experience required.
Experience in food preparation and presentation preferred.
High volume production and catering experience is essential.
Previous experience managing cost controls.
Desire to learn and grow with a top-notch foodservice company.
Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Stock, organize, and clean kitchen and cooking utensils.
Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
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.
Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs, kitchen utensils and equipment.
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve to waiters or patrons.
Perform other duties as assigned.