Line Cook

True Food Kitchen • Kansas City, MO

71d

About The Position

At True Food Kitchen we pride ourselves on serving great food! This means that we rely on our line cooks to consistently and efficiently prepare and cook our recipes to the highest quality. Many items on our menu are seasonal which gives our line cooks a variety of recipes to prepare as we rotate throughout the year.

Requirements

• Have experience in a minimum of one of these stations: Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, Grill
• Preferably have at least 6 months experience in a similar capacity in a high-volume restaurant
• Exhibit exceptional knife skills
• Can work efficiently in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Read and execute a recipe
• The flexibility and availability to work nights, holidays and/or weekends should be doable

Nice To Haves

• Experience in more than one station is a PLUS
• Only know one or two stations? We have an enhanced development program to 'level up'. Continue growing and continue learning!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of starters, entrees, pizzas and more using a variety of kitchen equipment and techniques
• Know and comply consistently with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station and corresponding equipment
• Execute proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly and according to standards
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Open and close the kitchen properly, assist others and follow checklists for kitchen stations
• Understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food safety measures
• Participate in proactive communication to help avoid and solve operational, HR, and financial issues
• Be flexible during shift to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed.

Benefits

• Access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc which offers to help you and your family address and resolve everyday issues
• Restaurant Dining Discount
• Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities
• Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund that supports life changing events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees