Line Cook (Philadelphia)

Uncle Oogie's Pizzeria is hiring full time line cooks. Experience in a high volume line atmosphere is a plus. We offer a very competitive pay and opportunity to grow within our expanding company. Job guidelines and responsibilities below: GENERAL JOB GUIDELINES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in fryers, stoves, grills and a variety of other kitchen equipment. * Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served. * Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. * Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period. * Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. * Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including prep tables, shelves, grills, fryers, burners, Bain Marie, flat top grill and refrigeration equipment. * Prepares item for grilling, frying, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. * Follows proper plate presentation and make sheet order for all dishes. * Handles, stores and rotates all products properly. * Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak (non-rush) periods as needed. * Closes the grill area (grill, fryer, steam table, Bain Marie, etc.) properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen. * Ability to lift 50 lbs. * Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. * Performs other related duties as assigned by the General Manager or manager on duty.
Associated topics: appetizer, baking, cocinera de la preparacion, cocinero, cocinero de la parrilla, commercial kitchen, diner, dinner, restaurant cook, roasting