Line Cook

Line Cook

As key members of our kitchen staff, our line cooks are responsible for ensuring that each item is prepared with the highest quality, care, and craftsmanship. Attention to detail, knowledge of menu items, sense of urgency and commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient work environment are essential to the success of our restaurant and team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare a diverse range of food items following company recipes and specifications
• Set up and prepare for service using various cooking equipment
• Safely operate cooking equipment such as grills, stoves, and fryers, demonstrating proficiency with all tools and machinery
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in work areas during and after service
• Handle all food products properly, following health department and company standards, and ensure correct temperatures on all ingredients
• Follow verbal and written instructions, communicating effectively and professionally with coworkers and management
• Follow order tickets from a POS system, preparing orders to customer dietary restrictions and/or preferences
• Work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
• Close the kitchen properly and complete deep clean projects as directed by the management team
• Stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)

Requirements:

• Fun, eager, positive, and committed team member
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and lift up to 25 lbs several times a day
• Demonstrate adequacy in proper handling and use of knives
• Previous experience in a high volume restaurant setting is preferred
• Minimum 1 year of restaurant industry experience in the kitchen areas strongly preferred
• Weekend and holiday availability is required
• At least 16 years of age
• Authorized to work in the US
• Proficiency in English