Line Cook - Full-time / Part-time

The purpose of this job is to set up, coordinate, organize, prepare and plate food orders for the guests according to the plating procedures and within ticket time standards; to maintain quality control, kitchen and food storage and Health Department guidelines and restock and clean up.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follows recipes and procedures to ensure product is prepared and maintained to spec.
• Sets up, stocks and organizes all workstations at the beginning of the day.
• Cuts and prepares food items. Portions food items and stores them in proper containers.
• Uses knives, measuring ladles, scoops, scales, can opener, or other kitchen equipment including, without limitations, mixer, skillets, kettles, and other tools or utensils.
• Checks stock levels in coolers for sufficient stock.
• Maintains proper food storage temperatures and rotation, using FIFO Method.
• Uses stock pots, stove, ovens and kettles.
• Can identify food items, produce, meats, cheeses, sauces, and prepared food.
• Knows cooking times for all items to ensure correct doneness.
• Organizes items for cooking in ovens, kettle, and stove to ensure accuracy of items ordered.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstation during the day and at the end of the day.
• Performs side duties including cleaning ovens, mixer, hoods, filters kettles, stove and other line equipment, washing floors, organizing and cleaning storerooms and coolers, and food production duties.
• Handles multiple priorities, works under stress and exercises good judgment.
• Correctly sets up, operates, breaks down and cleans all equipment.
• Follows sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen area.
• Maintains a well-groomed appearance and wears proper attire, according to the dress code.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations.