JOB DESCRIPTION -LINE COOK
REPORTS TO: General Manager/Associate Manager/Chef/KM
REQUIRED TRAINING/ High School diploma or equivalent helpful, but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Former culinary schooling helpful. At least two years experience in a similar capacity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Able to stand for 9 hours Able to lift at least 40 pounds. Reasonable ability to hear for safety and expedition purposes. Command of the English language. Must be in good physical condition
- Check with Kitchen Manager/Asst. Kitchen Manager for all menu of the day specials. Preparation of lunch/dinner menu items, amount of prep, quality of product and cleanliness of area.
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Stock food products and equipment needed for station, clean, set and prepare service area 15 minutes prior to service to ensure that the station is totally equipped for service and to avoid leaving the station during peak periods.
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Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
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Take breaks only at non-busy periods and in compliance with the Kitchen Manager/Ass. Kitchen Manager as stated in the employee policy manual.
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Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of product served as per spec sheets.
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Maintains good cleaning habits throughout the area of assignment, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
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Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestion for improvement.
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Maintains positive communication with fellow employees.
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Make certain all products needed to assure a smooth service period are handy and well stocked on the line.
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Rotate all perishable products properly.
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When closing, close the kitchen properly following the closing checklist for your station. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
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Keep a clean and professional appearance at all times.
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Maintain a high level of professionalism.
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Check with supervisor of duty regarding condition of station at end of shift.
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Passes all general and departmental tests with 90% grade or greater.
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Perform other related duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager/Asst. Kitchen Manager/ Shift Leader.
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Must pass 30 day probationary period upon earning employment.
