Line Cook

We are looking for Line Cooks to join our team!

About the role

The Line Cook’s primary responsibility is to collaborate with the Chef/Sous Chef in producing, creating, and improving items. The Line Cook is engaged in preparing and cooking food for guests and co-workers of the restaurant. Cooks and portions meats, fishes, and produce as needed for the forecasted business, as well as preparing daily dishes such as sauces and soups.

The Line Cook follows and ensures compliance with food safety handling policies and maintains an organized and hygienic work area, including personal hygiene procedures. The Line Cook must be thoroughly familiar with Lawry’s appearance standards, safety procedures, and the overall operation of our kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meet Lawry’s standards, providing and exuding quality and professionalism.
• Comply with all employment-related policies and procedures, including accurate records of hours worked, breaks, communication of shift changes, tardiness, or absence.
• Respect and maintain company property and assets.
• Adhere to Lawry’s Carvery uniform and appearance standards.
• Maintain proper food handling and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate safe work habits, particularly in relation to knife handling.
• Maintain a safe workplace by keeping work and dining areas clean and free of debris and hazards.
• Prepare the station and set it up appropriately.
• Cook food as ordered and to the appropriate temperature.
• Work closely with the Chef/Sous Chef to prepare specialty items for daily business.
• Read computer-ordered checks and order food to other cooks.
• Listen to orders called by other cooks.
• Time food to come up at the same time as all other items on the same table.
• Clean the entire line at the end of the evening.
• Wrap all food at the end of the evening and in front of the walk-in.
• Count all food items at the end of the evening and track them on a production sheet.
• Prepare condiments, salads, dressings, sauces, side dishes, desserts, and other menu items strictly according to company recipes.
• Operate all cooking and preparation equipment safely and per the manufacturer’s directions.
• Unpack, inspect, store, and rotate food items in accordance with established procedures (FIFO).
• Keep tools, cutlery, machines, and cooking equipment in good working order.
• Operate the Posi ordering system efficiently.
• Work efficiently, accurately, and quickly to expedite guests’ food orders.
• Contribute to meeting unit food cost goals through portion and waste control.
• Assist other co-workers and departments with their duties as needed to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Lawry’s Restaurants, including family history, locations, service and meal hours, and frequent diner benefits.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and cooperation with co-workers, management, vendors, and suppliers.
• Be dressed in a clean, designated uniform and acceptable footwear, ready to begin at the start of all scheduled shifts.
• Assume other co-workers’ duties during off-peak hours when staff is reduced.
• Attend all mandatory co-worker meetings, training, informational, and education sessions.
• Report all damaged or malfunctioning fixtures and equipment to the Manager on duty promptly.
• Report all accidents or unsafe conditions to the Manager on duty immediately.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of previous experience as a Line Cook in a high-end dining establishment.
• Must be able to read scales.
• Current Local/State Food Handler’s Training Certifications as required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; some college or culinary education is beneficial.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Able to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours during a shift (with limited breaks).
• Able to carry up to 100 lbs. and exert up to 150 lbs. of force without straining.
• Able to sustain repetitive motions of legs, feet, waist, back, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Available and willing to work all scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Capable of communicating with others, expressing and exchanging ideas in spoken and written English.
• Able to wear the required uniform.
• Able to listen and follow instructions carefully.
• Capable of following basic recipes.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Skills

• Shows confidence, energy, and enthusiasm with a professional, clean appearance, and a friendly, helpful, approachable demeanor.
• Basic familiarity with computers and calculators.
• Satisfactory physical and mental health to perform the requirements of the job.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous dining discount
• Daily co-worker meal
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

$20-$25/hour