Line Cook

Position Summary:

We are on the hunt for an experienced Line Cook to join our talented team and help prepare meals according to our standard recipes. In this position, your principal goal will be to prepare high-quality meals that meet the chef’s exact specifications. You will be responsible for setting up the station, stocking inventory, and maintaining sanitation standards. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills. Ultimately, you will play an essential role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and restaurant growth.

Job Duties

• Arrive at property in uniform at scheduled time.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Season and cook food according to recipe standards
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food per chef direction and recipe standards
• Maintain standards of hygiene throughout the kitchen
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Substitute for or assist other cooks as directed by chef or management and/or as business volume dictates
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods as directed and per recipe standards
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
• Perform all cleaning and sanitation duties required while working with food, food stations and cooking equipment/area.
• Ensure the proper execution of all recipes and menu items
• Stores unused food properly to minimize waste and maximize quality
• Prepares a list of perishable items on a daily basis to insure proper rotation and utilization
• Quantity and Quality control must be consistent with pars as set by the Head Chef
• Ensures quality of product and presentations throughout service
• Maintain menu knowledge and attention to detail plate presentation
• Exhibit a thorough knowledge, understanding and application of all cooking techniques
• Adhere to all state and federal requirements regarding the sale of alcohol
• Adhere to all Health Department requirements
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company
• Any other duties as assigned by the company in order to operate the business most efficiently, not limited to dishwashing, prepping, cleaning, as directed by chef and/or management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum three to five years of related experience, preferably in high volume hotels or restaurants
• Strong cooking and production skills
• Must have strong customer service orientation
• Must have strong team orientation
• Must be able to work without close supervision
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Availability to work holidays, nights, and weekends
• Associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the restaurant.