Line Cook

SUMMARY:

Open kitchen, check in and put away orders from vendors, set up line for breakfast/lunch production and prepare food items ordered by members in an expeditious manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations

• Arrive at work dressed in the provided uniform at scheduled time.
• Prepares food for daily a la carte service using approved recipes and standards.
• Receiving and inspecting deliveries from vendors. Properly store food items using FIFO and standardized methods listed in culinary onboarding packet.
• Covers, dates, and neatly stores all meats, poultry and seafood.
• Cleans and sanitizes the production line.
• Notifies supervisor in advance of all expected shortages.
• Prepare or assist in preparing employee meal.
• Check station production lists at the beginning and end of shift including assigned banquet preparation.
• Check with supervisor about weekly specials and production items needed to execute them.
• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the broiler area and equipment.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Assists with other duties as instructed by supervisor.

Safety and Sanitation

• Responsible for consistent use of safe work practices by all restaurant, banquet, pastry and dish staff.
• Understand and consistently follow proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
• Ensure the daily opening checklist has been completed prior to leaving.
• Ensures storage areas (coolers included) are labeled, clean and free of debris.
• Ensure food storage areas are secured prior to leaving the building.

QUALFICATIONS:

• Must have a reliable transportation method to and from work.
• Previous professional kitchen experience 1 year.
• Certified in food safety, or desires to be certified.
• Predictable and reliable attendance is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work in a busy environment while maintaining organization, attention to detail and focusing on cleanliness.
• Ability to be on feet for up to 100% of the prescribed shift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, able to stand, bend, stoop, twist and turn for prolonged periods of time.
• The position will require working inside and outside various times of the year.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States