Kitchen-Cook

We are seeking experienced Line Cooks with an excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures in fine dining cooking.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking and garnishing various foods efficiently within The Italian Kitchen established standards in every aspect

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain food storage and handling procedures.
• Maintain food quality and nutritional standards.
• Perform technical culinary food production, portion control, and service standards.
• Follow production schedule.
• Food preparation of meats/poultry/game/fish, vegetables, and fruits, to include:
  • Washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables and fruits
  • Weighing and measuring ingredients
  • Methods of combination: stirring, mixing, whipping, breading, etc.
  • Cooking: steaming, sautéing, frying, baking, roasting, braising, boiling, poaching, broiling
  • Maintain cooking temperature, product cooling and labeling.
• Lifting and moving equipment to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station, equipment.
• Distribute supplies utensils, and portable equipment.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at work station to ensure a smooth service period.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years cooking experience;(or) equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Conversational English vocabulary.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Strong team orientation with fellow team members.

• Proficient knife skills and use of following equipment:

• Pasta Maker

• Tilting Steam Kettle

• Tilting Braising Skillet

• Pressureless Steamer

• Deep Fryer

• Rotary and Convection Ovens

• Griddles

• Burners

• Salamander

• Buffalo Chopper

• Electric Mixers

• Electric Slicers

• Scales

• Wok

• Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Legally able to work in the US; verified by E-Verify.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER