Line Cook

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to accurately and efficiently prepare high-quality culinary dishes. Maintains attitudes and behaviors that demonstrate and uphold the Mission Statement of Trinity Woods (TW), supports the TW core values and shows an understanding of TW’s person-centered philosophy.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six to twelve months industry experience as a Line Cook in a restaurant setting.
• Ability to read and interpret simple instructions and documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Ability to keep records in order to estimate food requirements, accurately plan productions requirements, and track production.
• General understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Food handler’s certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides the highest quality of food service to customers at all times, while ensuring safe, sanitary, and efficient practices supporting professional standards of dining and nutrition services.
• Follows menus and recipes in order to produce high-quality culinary dishes.
• Responsible for preparing entrees, soups, side dishes, and baked goods in accordance with all pertinent safety and health regulations.
• Observes and tastes prepared dishes in order to determine dishes are cooked sufficiently.
• Arranges, garnishes, and plates food for waiters or waitresses to serve.
• Attends production meetings that focus on preparation instructions, how to operate kitchen equipment, and the proper ways to clean and prepare all food items on the day’s menu.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment.
• Monitors daily buffet foods in order to ensure temperature and quality presentation.
• Assists the kitchen staff in stocking and storing foods on delivery day.
• Maintains proper storage of leftover foods including proper labeling and dating of all foods.
• Adheres to all Health Department standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance and Professionalism

• Maintains professional presence when representing Trinity Woods; exhibits a degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy at all times according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with members, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains positive working relationships with management and co-workers; willingly follows directions and requests as appropriate.
• Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures; seeks clarification or interpretation from appropriate supervisor when needed.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all relations with others.

Safety and Security

• Complies with Trinity Woods’s established safety rules and practices.
• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.
• Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to their supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Reports any injury of a member, visitor, or employee immediately to the supervisor or other appropriate personnel.