PREP AND GRILL COOKS AM MORNING

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Morning Line Cook
RESTAURANT: We are looking to fill the position of AM Line Cook for Henrietta, an intimate sandwich shop and bistro in Echo Park.
The line cooks will work alongside the head chef and sous chef to ensure the highest standard of cooking are met while creating a warm, positive and welcoming environment for staff and guests alike.
Positional required continuous standing for up to 8 hours per shift or sometimes longer as the business demands. Ensures all quality standards are being met. To be familiar with the food items on the Henrietta lunch menu.

• Prepare and prep food items consistent with quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion and presentation standards; complete required mise en place or prep list in a timely fashion.
• Follow manager’s direction in regard to quantity and quality of items prepped.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment: this includes all restaurant owned equipment deemed part of your cleaning duties.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Taste all food at its various stages of preparation. When in doubt of quality, ask manager for assistance and opinion.

High school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstration of sufficient reading and math skills preferred

• Previous restaurant experience preferred.