Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : This position is considered an entry level position for fine dining restaurant and bar. Responsible for making sure the food is prepared to the exact specifications of the chef, establishment and the customer. They will follow all health and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Works in full coordination with the Executive and/or Head chef.
• Prepares food for service, chopping vegetables, butchering meat and/or prepares sauces.
• Stocks and manages assigned food station(s) with / and all necessary supplies.
• Understands and adheres to company’s policy and processes, cooking methods, standard portion sizes, kitchen rules and quality standards.
• Ensures that the food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Ensures workstation area is kept clean and sanitized following safety and sanitation policies and processes of the company.
• Properly stores, rotates and manages all food products following local, state, federal and company guidelines and procedures.
• Complies with nutrition, sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Education:

Minimum requirement: High School Diploma

Culinary School Diploma preferred.

Food Certification preferred.

Experience: Minimum of current 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook.

Skills: Able to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy in executing assigned tasks from the directions of the chef without hesitation and having an excellent understanding of various cooking methods. Must possess strong knowledge of cooking practice, including handling knives, using commercial kitchen equipment and ensuring safety of food. Have the ability to demonstrate continual improvement toward job development through increased skills and job knowledge. Have a high commitment for quality and job satisfaction, communication and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to work while on your feet for ten plus hours at a stretch, standing for prolonged periods. Position requires the ability to lift 40+ lbs., cans and other bulk food items on a regular basis. Manual dexterity is required with the ability to bend, twist, stoop to retrieve from lower shelves and the ability to reach or climb to retrieve inventory.

Benefits:

• 40l(K)
• Health Insurance
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• Free Parking