Job Description
Job Summary Quality products along with great customer service sets the stage for a positive customer experience. Delivering great menu items begins with proper preparation and cooking of our food items. That is where the Line Cook comes in. You are the person responsible for ensuring our food items are prepared and delivered following our standards and quality measures. We take great pride in the quality of our food and the cleanliness of our kitchen. Our high standards can only be maintained through great people like you who share our values and desire to provide our customers with the best experience each time they visit our establishment. Qualities Efficient: Works quickly and efficiently to provide the quantity of products needed to keep up with our volume of business . Organized and Focused: Stays focused on one or two tasks at a time and completes those tasks before moving on to something else. Attention to Cleanliness and Sanitation: Much of a Line Cook’s job is involved with maintaining standards of cleanliness in the kitchen. A good Line Cook must be aware of our cleaning and sanitation standards and must maintain them consistently. Team Player: Always aware of what’s going on in the kitchen and is ready and willing to help others get the job done. Duties Always come to work with a clean uniform. Ensure that proper preparation procedures have been completed. Prepare the cooking areas for the shift. Maintain the highest level of food quality. Communicate politely and effectively with coworkers, FOH and management. Be aware of what is happening in the Front-of-the-house (I.e. unexpected rush of people) Account for every food item used. Maintain a clean and safe kitchen. Follow all health and safety regulations. Control and limit waste. Communicate problems and ideas to management. Maintain all kitchen equipment and utensils. Keep kitchen area clean and organized. Follow proper rotation procedures. Follow the recipes to meet the restaurant’s standards. Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible. Experience Previous experience in the food industry or restaurant setting is preferred but not required. Familiarity with dietary aide responsibilities is a plus. Basic knife skills and knowledge of culinary techniques are beneficial. A strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment is essential. Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the primary language of the work location. Completes shift work, as assigned, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards. Must be able to perform simple math calculations and follow directions for equipment and recipe production. Must be able to speak and listen to staff and managers for cooking instructions. Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for the duration of a scheduled shift. Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to lift, stoop, and bend. Must exhibit hand coordination and dexterity for rapid productions. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, products, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds frequently. Join our team and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests while developing your skills in a supportive environment! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Work Location: In person