Line Cook

This position requires the Line Cook to be responsible for preparing the highest quality menu items for guests while maintaining a clean, sanitized kitchen area. The Line Cook is responsible for consistently following recipes and procedures, as well as adhering to Ojos Locos standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Communicates with Kitchen Manager or management team or on any food related issuesWell versed in preparing food items while constantly adhering to recipe standardsWorks directly with team members to ensure all guest requests are accommodatedFollow recipes; upholds specs and perfect presentation of every dishProper food handling and sanitation of work areas; ensures compliance with food handling requirementsSupports other stations and areas of the HOH as neededMaintains neat and organized work areasAccomplished all opening, running and end of shift side work; including ensuring work areas are stocked and ready for the next shift Education and/or Experience High School Diploma preferred with the ability to work a flexible schedule (late shifts, weekends, or holidays).Must be at least 18 or older Requirements and Skills Food handler certificate requiredAbility to effectively communicate in English and Spanish Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The shifts will vary also depending on the needs of the restaurant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; for a minimum of 10-12 hours per day, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required so classified.