Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Clifford’s Chicken & Fish is a fast-casual restaurant in the Silicon Valley California area. At Clifford’s, customers experience a southern charm and welcoming culture. Our management team provides every employee with training, feedback, and tools that they need and deserve to be successful at work and tools. 

Job Summary:

We are looking for a professional Line Cook who can help prepare meals as per our standard recipes. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating meal portions, cleaning food, cooking meals, and keeping a sanitized work area. We are seeking an individual who has experience in the food service industry and is committed to impeccable food presentation and garnishing, which is important for impressing our guests and creating repeat business.

Responsibilities:

·       Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas, and all food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards

·       Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen

·       Monitor product freshness and rotate out old products based on a schedule created by the restaurant

·       Work with a team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed

·       Prepare basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven recipes

Requirements:

·       Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day

·       Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis

·       2+ years cooking and kitchen administration experience 

·       High level of professionalism

·       Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

·       Excellent verbal communication and organization skills

·       High school diploma/GED required

·       18+ years old