JOB TITLE: Line Cook
DEPARTMENT: Kitchen
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time
JOB STATEMENT/PURPOSE:
Line cooks are responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide prompt, courteous, and professional service to customers
Able to prepare food according to food handlers guidelines
Able to do repetitive work
Knowledge of cooking procedures
Able to communicate with Wait staff
Maintain the quality and appearance of items prepared
Stock and re-stock items prepared
Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area
Label and date all food stored and rotate food as needed
Able to work in a high pace and hot environment
Able to multi-task
Maintain thorough understanding of menu items and preparation techniques
Must be a team player
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Some experience in food preparation helpful but not required
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have general knowledge of kitchen related equipment
Knowledge of safety rules for kitchen equipment
Able to lift 25 lbs
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow safe and proper procedures in the course of daily work
Perform opening and closing duties as appropriate
Knowledge of where and how everything is stored
Arrive on time and demonstrate effective time management
Flexible with job duties
Able to work all shifts and holidays
Arrive 15 minutes prior to assigned shift
Report to managers when something is broken or needs repair
Follow written and verbal instructions
Other duties as assigned, including tasks which support other essential functions
May be required to do some heavy lifting