Line Cook

divh2Culinary Team Member/h2pLocation: Memphis, TN/ph3Major Responsibilities/h3pPrepare and coordinate orders to ensure they are cooked in a timely, accurate, consistent and quality manner./ppComply with all established health, sanitation and safety procedures./ppContribute to goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to teamwork and service./ph3Supporting Actions/h3ulliSet up and stock station as directed by Executive Chef or Sous Chef./liliEnsure all products are prepared, held and served at correct temperatures./liliUtilize proper recipes, equipment, tools and utensils./liliEnsure that food is portioned and presented according to standards, as well as guest specifications and preferences./liliWork in collaboration with other unit culinary team members to achieve operational objectives./liliAdhere to company standards for food quality, taste, flavor and presentation./liliParticipate in the flow of work within the culinary department to maximize quality and efficiency./liliWash and dry hands frequently./liliUtilize box cutters for opening boxes and ensure proper usage and storage of knives./liliUtilize proper lifting procedures; Use a hand truck or cart to transport large items and ask for assistance when necessary./liliDo not move too quickly or run through kitchen areas./liliMove cautiously near corners and when carrying things; Report any blind corners, problem floor surfaces, or hazardous areas./liliEnsure the proper storage, rotation, labeling and dating of all products./liliKeep work area clean, sanitized and organized./liliFollow sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas./liliFollow all OSHA guidelines, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, ServSafe guidelines, and Personal Protective equipment (PPE) requirements./liliComply with established standards for safe usage of kitchen equipment and general safe work practices./liliApply consistent focus on the customer by paying close attention to detail, accommodating special requests and never allowing less than perfect food product to leave the kitchen./liliParticipate in and foster positive team relations with both front and back of the house staff./liliAssist with re-stocking of equipment, supplies and food items as needed./liliWork multiple stations throughout a shift, as assigned./liliAssist other positions when needed./liliPerform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time./li/ulh3Job Qualifications/Skills/h3pRequired:/pulliMinimum of 1-2 years experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment./liliMust be able to interact verbally and listen attentively to co-workers and supervisors./liliAbility to follow written and oral direction./liliAbility to work under pressure and independently./li/ulpPreferred:/pulliCulinary degree from an accredited college or university./lili2+ years experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment./li/ulh3Other Requirements/h3ulliMust be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift. Must be able to frequently lift and carry food and other items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally greater. Must be able to go from warm to cold climates (workstation to coolers). Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays./liliMust be able to meet the following requirements with reasonable accommodation:/liliWhile performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time./liliThe employee must be able to use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell./liliThe employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch./liliThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and carry approximately 20 feet./liliAbility to physically walk approximately one-fourth () of a mile/liliSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus./liliThe employee must be able to read and comprehend a BEO, diagram and any other documents to ensure that the guests needs are met./liliWhile performing duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat./liliEmployee must be able to perform repetitive motions./liliThe employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold./liliEmployee must be able to work in a cold environment such as when cleaning walk-in refrigerators./liliThe employee frequently has hands in soapy water and/or cleaning and sanitizing chemicals./liliEmployee must have ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions./liliEmployee must be able to operate in an environment with moderate to high noise/liliEmployee must have the ability to walk with non-skid shoes at all times./liliEmployee must have the ability to access and produce information on a computer./liliHours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays./li/ul/div