Description
- Responsibilities of a Line Cook •
- Helps set up the kitchen prior to a restaurant’s opening.
- Sets up a station by stocking and restocking all of necessary food items to that point in the line.
- Cooks a specific portion of each plated meal as assigned by the head chef.
- Assists with portioning, cutting, marinating and precooking foods.
- Keeps pace and communicates with other cooks on the line so that all food is ready for each plate at the same time.
- Steps in to help another line cook who is running behind.
- Assembles dishes and provides garnishment only as taught
- Plates food in an attractive manner to maximize guest enjoyment
- Pitches in, along with the rest of the staff, to maintain sanitary conditions and organization in the kitchen by following specific cleaning lists as well as various cleaning tasks
- Properly wraps unused items and stores in proper areas at the end of a shift, and shuts off all equipment at the station.
- Cleans and sanitizes the area with soap and warm water and sanitation water
- Assists in cleaning the entire kitchen before the restaurant closes for the night.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Has knowledge of standard cooking, baking, grilling and knife techniques.
- Possesses excellent communication skills.
- Works cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment.
- Has the ability to perform calmly under pressure.
- Uses critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems quickly
- Manages time effectively.
Experience:
1 year (Preferred)
Additional Compensation:
Store Discounts
Hours / Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends required
- Day shift
- Night shift
Multiple Shifts available
- 20 – 29 / Week
- 30 – 39 / Week
Hours / Schedule
- 20 – 29
- 30 – 39
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends may be required
- Day shift
- Night shift
Additional Duties
- Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
- Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
- Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift
- Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes