Line Cook

About the role

This is a full-time seasonal position with hours Wednesday through Sunday. The role involves preparing or directing the preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation
• Sets steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining room
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards
• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved
• Apportions food for serving
• Maintains daily production records
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation
• Completes food temperature checks before service
• Set-up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking including chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a diploma from a culinary school
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods including grilling, baking and boiling
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while getting along with co-workers

Physical demands

• Must be able to stand throughout shift
• Possess excellent physical condition and stamina
• Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, climb, push, pull or lift items weighing up to 30 pounds
• Requires auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written or oral instructions and procedures
• Occasionally required to sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Requires manual dexterity