Job Description

Title:LINE COOK

Reports to:Kitchen Manager

Summary of Position:

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products aswell as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areasof food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items andpreparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Duties & Responsibilities:

?Smile, smile, and smile.

?Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items forcooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

?Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

?Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cookingmethods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

?Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure asmooth service period.

?Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes andrecipe specifications.

?Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills,broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range andrefrigeration equipment.

?Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods byportioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.

?Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

?Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.

?Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

?Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.

?Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.

?Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.Qualifications:

?A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

?At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.

?Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.

?Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

?Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $17.85-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Store discount
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person