Line Cook

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate knowledge of culinary practices and terminology
• Consistently express understanding and commitment to the restaurants cuisine concept and the managements philosophy through culinary technique and esprit de corps
• Manage assigned station to ensure the consistent production of all assigned menu items to the exact standard established by management
• Station inventory/par levels
• Station mis-en-place standard
• Plating standards
• Standard preparation and seasoning techniques
• Communicate and expedite all food items from the back of the line
• Ensure all line food items being produced are of the highest level of quality; prepared in a timely, consistent manner and ensuring total guest satisfaction
• Participate in the proper storage and organization of all food, paper and chemical goods
• Demonstrate standard sanitation practices and cleaning schedules; adhere to local and state health code regulations
• Adhere to recipes, production and usage records
• Date all food containers and rotate per Culinary Standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures
• Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up
• Notify Chef any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, range, grill, wood-fired oven, food processor, mixer, slicer on a shift basis
• Attend and participate in all required meetings
• Report unsafe working conditions, operational needs, and equipment or other aspects of the restaurant in need of repair to management
• Properly handle and report employee and guest accidents
• Respond properly to any restaurant emergency or safety situation
• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures
• Ensure opening and closing duties are completed consistently
• Maintain the Back-of-the-House areas neat, clean and organized at all times
• P practice a˜clean as you go philosophy throughout shift
• Maintain the high standards of respectful communication, presentation, body language and workplace conduct as outlined in the Service Agreement and Employee Handbook