Line Cook - Graziano's Mercado Hialeah

About the role

Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service. Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items. Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station.

Responsibilities

• Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
• Notify Chef in advance of shortages
• Serve menu items compliant with established standards
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
• Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
• Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently
• Must be able to work well as part of a team
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness

Education and experience

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred
• One year of related experience preferred

Physical requirements

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.