Line Cook

Job Title: Line Cook
Job description
Minimum three years’ experience at a similar style/volume restaurant. Must have great understanding of teamwork and work well under pressure. A comprehensive understanding of grilling techniques and safety standards are a must. Workers usually must withstand the pressure and strain of working in close quarters, standing for hours at a time, lifting heavy pots and kettles, and working near hot ovens and grills. Job hazards include slip and falls, cuts, and burns.
Responsibilities

- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies

- Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.

- Processes prepared foods for service using ovens, gas stoves, griddles, and broilers

- Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef and guest’s specifications

- Garnish each dish properly

- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions

- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, broilers, sauté burners, ovens, flat-top griddles and refrigeration equipment both during and after service

- Stock inventory appropriately

- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

- Assumes responsibility for the quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served

- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

- Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff
Skills

- Previous experience working as a Line Cook for 3 years

- In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

- Familiar with industry’s best practices

- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

- Attention to detail

- Grill / Sautee / Sushi knowledge a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Salary Description
18.00 - 21.00