Line Cook

What You’ll Do

Prepare delicious dishes with love and precision
Keep the line running smoothly and efficiently
Be part of a fun, fast-paced team that loves to cook and serve
Bring your creativity and enthusiasm to the table

What We’re Looking For

• Kitchen experience (a plus, but we love to train passionate newbies!)
  
• A positive attitude and a team player mindset
  
• Ability to work under pressure and keep things fun
  
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to cook up a storm

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay + tips
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• Staff meals and discounts
  
• A lively, welcoming work environment where your skills shine

To Ensure Proper Service

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
  
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
  
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
  
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
  
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
  
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
  
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
  
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
  
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying - up to 70 lbs. items including food, small equipment -75% of the time
  
• Periodic climbing required - 5-10 times a day
  
• Mobility - full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day
  
• Continuous standing - during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day
  
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff
  
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Environment

• Inside 95% of 8 hours
  
• Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees.
  
• On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.