Line Cook

Under the direction of the Culinary Management Team, executes all line station menu items to exact recipe/plate presentation specifications, in a safe and sanitary manner, within specific production times and consistent with the Metrotainment Core Value of Quality . Sets the next meal shift up for success by properly cleaning station work area, equipment & utensils, restocks/breakdown & rotates food products.

Primary Accountabilities


Under the direction of the Culinary Management Team, executes all line station menu items to exact recipe/plate presentation specifications, in a safe and sanitary manner, within specific production times and consistent with the Metrotainment Core Value of Quality.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Absolute adherence to all food safety and workplace sanitation requirements.
• Ensures every item on station is produced to exact recipe & plating specifications.
• Meets daily productivity standards as established by Kitchen Management.
• Sets up station with sufficient product & utensils and turns on/calibrates cooking & food holding equipment 
• to ensure the station is ready for meal service.
• Prioritizes cooking & preparation times of each order to ensure proper & timely pacing of guest meals.
• Willingly adjusts ingredients and menu item preparation standards to accommodate guest special preparation requests.
• Sets the next meal shift up for success by properly cleaning station work area, equipment & utensils, restocks/breakdown & rotates food products. 
• Executes all position responsibilities in the spirit of proactive team work & cooperation.
• Checks out with Management at conclusion of shift to ensure all duties & sidework have been completed to standard.
• Performs additional tasks & projects as assigned. 

Required Competencies & Qualifications

• Ability to read & comprehend recipes/product plating specifications written in English.
• Ability to understand and follow directions from others in English.
• Ability to memorize and replicate recipe/menu item production procedures.
• Possess the physical stamina to stand working for up to 10 hours.
• Consistently capable of meeting deadlines and production goals with limited supervision.
• Able to move items up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 25 feet.
• Comfortable working in an environment that may experience significant temperature changes.
• Handle stressful situations in a positive and supportive manner.
• ServSafe (Food Handlers Certification) preferred.

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, physical efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It a realistic preview of the principle job elements essential to performing in the position with competency.