Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Food Handling Practices, Food Presentation, Food Production, Food Safety, Ingredient Preparation, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Plating Processes, Restaurant, Safety Training, Sanitation, Team Player
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
5 days ago
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Job Title: Line Cook/Prep Cook
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Line Cook/Prep Cook to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items, including salads, meats, fish, vegetables, and other cold and hot food items. In addition, the Line Cook/Prep Cook will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook a variety of food items, including meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other cold and hot food items
- Slicing, dicing, julienning, and chopping vegetables, meats, and other food items according to recipe specifications.
- Accurately measuring and portioning ingredients to ensure consistency.
- Perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates
- Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Line Cook/Prep Cook
- Knowledge of cutting and chopping ingredients and following recipes.
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
Requirements
Two or more years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
Able to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and guests
Completes and passes restaurant-approved foodhandler/food safety training and coursework
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 8 hours)
Able to read recipe cards, tickets, and schedule
Stamina and availability to work 30-40 hours per week