Line Cook - Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Polly’s cooks are Passionate and take Pride in the preparation of Polly’s Pies products. They are expected to prepare all products made in the grill area. Know and follow all recipes and plating and garnishing instructions to assure quality and consistency of products. Maintain Polly’s standards of Fresh, Friendly, Above and Beyond Expectations.

• Cook or prepare all grill items consistently, quickly, and accurately.
• Prepare and organize all items to be used in the grill area.
• Follow the time requirement for preparing items and organize cook times so plates are ready at approximately the same time.
• Follow all food safety procedures including cross contamination, food temperature, day dot system, etc.
• Practice safety procedures including proper lifting, knife handling, personal protective equipment, etc.
• Communicate effectively and accurately with servers and Managers to resolve problems.
• Maintain quality control standards, portioning, plating, and service standards.
• Keep grill area safe and sanitary.
• Keep floor free of debris.
• Empty trash bins as needed.
• Notify a manager of any food of poor quality, someone not following the recipes, items running low, etc.
• Cleaning the grill area including the grill, surrounding area, hood, fryers, floors, etc.

• At least one year of cook experience
• Ability to use scales, thermometers, measuring, and divide and multiply recipes
• Effective communication, good organization skills
• Ability to act on and solve minor problems as they arise
• Cooperative and team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Experience working with kitchen equipment including grill, oven, mixers, etc.
• Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety
• Valid Food Handlers Card (if required by county)