Line Cook

About the role

The Line Cook position at Black Bear Diners requires someone who can cook great food consistently, ensuring customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat visits. This role involves preparing, cooking, plating, and finishing all food items according to established procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Cook great food for our customers, ensuring they are satisfied and encourage them to return to our restaurant.
• Prepare, cook, plate, and finish all food items according to Black Bear Diner procedures and standards.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, such as checking and maintaining temperatures, dating and labeling products, and rotating products so that the oldest is used first.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, burners, overs, and refrigeration equipment.
• Handle store and rotate all products properly.
• Absorb and assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Complete side work for station and shift.
• Closely follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assist others in closing stations and the kitchen.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the managers-on-duty.

Qualifications

• Patient
• Good sense of humor
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to work in a hot, noisy, and congested environment
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel

Skills

• Consistently prepare, cook, plate, and finish all food items according to Black Bear Diner procedures and standards.
• Comply with all food safety requirements.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations.
• Portion food products according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area.
• Handle store and rotate all products properly.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods.
• Close the kitchen correctly.
• Follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assist others in closing stations and the kitchen.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the managers-on-duty.

Benefits

• Fun, family-friendly concept known for its great homemade food, large portions, and genuine, friendly service.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on business needs.