Prep/Line Cook

Job Description

The

• Washes, peels, cuts, prepares and cooks ingredients preparing them to be used to create menu items.
• Measures ingredients and prepares them in accordance to recipe specifications.
• Prepares/cooks food items and dishes using grill, flat top, oven, fryer, steamer, toaster/salamander, small kitchen appliances, and kitchen utensils including various knives.
• Prepares all food following recipes as written; Follows all kitchen portion control measures.
• Makes cooking adjustments to accommodate guest requests.
• Maintains relevant kitchen documentation; Prepares prep work, thawing, and stocking lists.
• Performs shift preparation, shift shutdowns, and cleaning duties; Cleans and organizes kitchen, cooking line, and work station.
• Performs kitchen operations and procedures in accordance with sanitation regulations and guidelines.
• Organizes refrigerators and cooking line.
• Informs superiors when the ingredients stock is low and when the kitchen tools do not work properly.
• Performs cleaning tasks as necessary.
• Assists with food running, bussing, dishwashing, and other related tasks.
• Knows and follows all company, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Programs.
• Works extra shifts and hours as required.
• Assists in other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely use kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Good communication skills including the ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to learn all company training materials.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, food storage, and sanitation procedures
• Proper food handling or equivalent certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

• Must be able to understand normal conversation and accurately communicate information.
• Ability to stand and walk on paved, unpaved, uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs occasionally.
• Ability to twist, turn, push, pull, and reach down, forward and overhead repetitively; Kneel, squat, stoop and crouch frequently.
• Ability and manual dexterity to use small kitchen utensils/tools and operate appliances such as mixer, ovens, dishwasher, steamer, flat top, grill, fryer, knives, whisks, etc.
• Must be able to use general cleaning supplies; Grasp, lift, push, pull and use cleaning equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds daily.
• Able to work in hot areas of kitchen (around dishwasher, ovens, cooking equipment) and cold areas (walk in refrigerators and freezers).

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and 1 year of hospitality cooking or related work experience, or equivalent combination of work experience and education required.
• Food preparation and food safety knowledge required.
• Culinary degree or related coursework preferred
• Prior restaurant experience preferred.

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