Job Description

Job Overview:

A Line Cook's major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items as instructed by the Kitchen Manager and compliant with standards.

Job Responsibilities:

Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages Serve menu items compliant with established standards Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times Keep the work area fresh all through the shift Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas Assist with all duties as assigned by the kitchen manager

Availability:

Cooks are required to work Friday and Saturday evenings, unless previously booked off

Job Requirements:

Hands-on experience in garnishing, arranging, and serving food Demonstrated ability to check freshness of food and ingredients prior to cooking Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures Well versed in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware Able to work in a team environment and take direction Self-motivated and organized Exceptional problem solving abilities Committed to quality service and food and beverage knowledge Excellent ability to take direction
These are just some of the skills that are expected of a line cook. Since a line cook needs to work under the supervision of a chef, it is of utmost importance that she/he possesses some knowledge of the hospitality industry especially kitchen work. Since the physical demands of this job are great to say the least, it is important for a line cook to be physically agile as she/he may be required to work on her/his feet quite a lot.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Experience:

Kitchen: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person