LINE COOK

Line Cook

The line cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.

Essential functions include:

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Apportions food for serving.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.

Competencies include:

• Collaboration skills.
• Customer/client focus.
• Stress management/composure.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The work environment includes exposure to heat, steam, fire and noise.

Physical demands include sitting, standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

This is a full-time or part-time position depending on current needs of the facility. Our restaurants are open 7 days a week including holidays. Your hours will be determined by the location you work at.

No travel is expected for this position.

Prior experience in a related food service position is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

It is the policy of Common Man to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Common Man will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.