Line Cook Prep Cook

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Line Cook

•Set up the whole kitchen prior to a restaurant’s opening.
•Sets up a station by bringing all containers of necessary food items to that point in the line.
•Cooks a specific portion of each plated meal as assigned by either the head or sous chef.
•Familiar with cutting, marinating and precooking foods.
•Keeps pace on the line so that all food is ready for each plate at the same time.
•Assembles dishes and provides garnishment.
•Plates food in an attractive manner to maximize customer enjoyment.
•Pitches in, along with the rest of the staff, to maintain sanitary conditions and organization in the kitchen.
•Wraps unused items and stores in proper areas at the end of a shift, and shuts off all equipment at the station.
•Cleans and sanitizes the area with soap and warm water.
•Participates in cleaning the rest of the kitchen before the restaurant closes for the night.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Has knowledge of standard cooking, baking and grilling techniques.
•Possesses excellent communication skills.
•Works cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment.
•Has the ability to perform calmly under pressure.
•Uses critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems quickly.
•Manages time effectively.
•Understands and follows written and verbal directions explicitly and asks questions for clarity when necessary.
•Learns new recipes and new procedures rapidly.
•Possesses strong mathematical skills.
•Stays up-to-date on changes in state and county sanitation requirements.
•Manages material resources well and places new orders soon enough to prevent running out of supplies.
•Monitors personal performance and makes improvements where needed.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: TBD