Line Cook

Line Cook

The Line Cook supports daily culinary operations by preparing high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines. This role ensures consistency, accuracy, and timeliness in food preparation while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. The Line Cook contributes to a positive team culture by demonstrating professionalism, respect, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Core duties include:

• Preparing menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation expectations.
• Setting up, stocking, and maintaining assigned workstation to ensure readiness for service.
• Following proper food handling, labeling, storage, and stock rotation procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with routine maintenance and proper care of kitchen equipment, communicating any issues promptly.
• Working collaboratively with culinary leadership, and broader culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to an environment of open communication, mutual respect, and inclusion.
• Engaging in ongoing skill development and training opportunities to enhance culinary technique and workstation performance.
• Supporting a positive work environment by demonstrating reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrating inclusion through their own words and actions and being accountable for a safe workspace. Acting with kindness, curiosity, and respect for others.
• Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega's 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.
• Understanding and complying with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.

Key qualifications include:

• 24 years of professional kitchen experience or equivalent culinary training.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques, proper knife skills, and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute dishes with consistency and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm and efficient during high-pressure service periods.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to accept direction and feedback.
• Ability to work evenings as needed to support scheduled events.
• Demonstrated proficiency in digital tools and technology, including Microsoft applications and mobile platforms, with the ability to adapt and leverage emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency, automation, and collaboration.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Familiarity with local, seasonal, and sustainable food practices.
• Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) or willingness to obtain.

Physical demands include:

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to move efficiently between buildings on our campus.
• Capability to move or position items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to drive on behalf of the organization and hold a valid driver's license.

At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.