Restaurant Line Cook Job Description

Restaurant Line Cook Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Restaurant Line Cook to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Boiling water for rice, pasta, and other foods;
  • Making special dishes for customers with food allergies;
  • Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.);
  • Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good personal hygiene;
  • Cooks and prepares menu items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures;
  • Communicates with the MOD and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies equipment, safety problems, etc;
  • Stocks and rotates products on cooking line;
  • Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas;
  • Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen;
  • Position requires regular, reliable attendance;
  • Follows proper plate presentation with appropriate garnish for all dishes;
  • Prepping and assembling our menu;
  • Sets up the cook line with foods, condiments, and garnishments at the start of each shift and restocks as needed;
  • Functions as a supportive team member during the course of their shift;
  • Representing Cousins Maine Lobster.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times;
  • Must have level of mobility/flexibility in space provided;
  • Must be able to stand for entire shift;
  • Must be able to reach heights of 6 feet and depth of 3 feet;
  • Must be able to handle heat, steam, smoke and cold;
  • Proven experience as cook;
  • High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage;
  • Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.);
  • Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware;
  • Ability to follow all sanitation procedures;
  • Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Saut, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry;
  • Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates;
  • Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds;
  • Frequently works in hot environment;
  • Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.