Line Cook

Job Title

Essential Functions:

To produce the best quality food possible. Follow all recipes in book to insure proper consistency & inventory.

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.

Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.

Perform your job according to standard operating procedures.

Read, understand and follow all policies, procedures and practices as stated in the Employee Handbook.

Make sure station is clean & all your ingredients are filled to par.

Utilize protective equipment, when applicable.

Promptly report accidents, injuries, property damage or loss to supervisor.

Promptly report substandard (unsafe) conditions to supervisor.

Communication with all kitchen staff.

Inform management promptly of any work-related problems equipment not working etc.

Maintain professional, amicable relationships with all restaurant departments, managers, and staff

Daily protein Count to insure pars levels.

Make sure all proteins that need to be pulled from freezer are done before leaving at the end of your shift according to Par levels. Promote excellent guest service throughout the restaurant by demonstrating friendly, courteous and helpful attitudes toward all guests.

Attend all scheduled training classes and meetings.

Train and supervise other employees as directed by management.

Continue to learn and grow in your position.

Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.

Provide for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.

Make sure you're ready with knives sharpened for service.

Clean, CLEAN & CLEAN! If you have time to lean you have time to clean!

Unlock all coolers and equipment in kitchens.

Hot food on hot plates & cold food on cold plates.

Review previous day production and butcher counts.

Set-up and service for lunch and/or dinner line and cold station requirements.

Identify and select cuts of meats, poultry, seafood, dairy products, fruits and vegetables used for hot and cold food production.

Cook all foods to order on demand.

Prepare miscellaneous food items as assigned.

Properly garnish all hot and cold food plates as required.

Ensure effective operation of the kitchen and food production.

Requisition necessary supplies when required.

Assist in the control of inventories.

Ensure proper sanitation and maintenance of kitchen equipment and kitchen area.

Help in the training of new associates when needed.

Schedules:

This restaurant operates seven days a week. I am aware that at times it will be necessary to move me from my accustomed shift if business demands. I also understand that business determines the amount of hours I work. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Knowledge Skills & Ability:

Your job as a line cook is important to the restaurant as you will be cooking for all guest. The responsibility of a line cook is to make sure everything you need to run your station is fully stocked & ready for service. The knowledge of ingredients that your cooking with is important to check for quality & freshness. Knife skills are another important job function of being a line cook & becoming a lead cook.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements:

Education: 2-year culinary degree or related work experience.

Experience: 1-year high volume restaurant or hotel kitchen experience.

Handle stress arising from demands of co-workers and production requirements.

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately

Ability to move kitchen equipment from one work site to another and push, pull & lift up to 50 pounds with or without an accommodation.

Frequent mobility throughout kitchen and food production outlets, and long periods of standing.

Clean, maintain and operate essential equipment in kitchen area.

Must be able to tolerate hot/cold temperatures.

Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with little sitting and walking.

Equipment Operated:

Use protective eye wear & gloves when necessary.

Make sure you have on non-slip shoes for the kitchen.

Make sure to punch in on both time clocks daily.

Job Impact:

Your job as a line cook is very important to the restaurant. It's your job as a line cook & it's importance to do everything you can to insure quality & organization in the kitchen. Make sure to stop & say hello to our guest & ask them how their experience was at the restaurant.

Licenses or Certificates: Food Handlers Certification