Line Cook

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Line Cook to join our dynamic culinary team! In this vital role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes with precision and creativity, ensuring each plate meets our high standards of quality and presentation. Your enthusiasm for food, dedication to safety, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment will contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your culinary skills, work alongside talented professionals, and be part of a vibrant food industry setting.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Stocking: Ensure your assigned station is fully stocked with food items, sauces, and garnishes.
• Order Execution: Read incoming tickets or listen to verbal instructions from the expediter, preparing food in a fast-paced environment.
• Recipe Adherence: Follow standardized recipes, cooking methods, and portion control to ensure consistency.
• Multitasking: Manage multiple orders with different cook times simultaneously to ensure all components of a dish are ready to serve at the same time.
• Quality Control: Taste food for seasoning and verify that meats and proteins are cooked to the correct internal temperatures.
• Presentation: Arrange, garnish, and present dishes according to the restaurant's aesthetic standards.
• Timing: Coordinate with other line cooks and kitchen staff to ensure the entire table's food is finished and plated simultaneously.
• Expediting Hand-off: Pass finished plates to the waitstaff or expeditor efficiently.
• Food Safety: Handle, store, and rotate all products properly (adhering to FIFO and food storage logs).
• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean workspace during and after your shift, including sanitizing cutting boards, wiping down counters, and washing utensils.
• Compliance: Strictly follow personal hygiene standards and local health department regulations.
• Inventory: Participate in inventory checks and notify the head chef or kitchen manager when supplies run low.
• Teamwork: Assist other cooks in your station or help out across other stations during peak service hours

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person