JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Line Cook
Reports To
BOH Manager
Job Summary
Activities & Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food items. Assist with portioning and pre-cooking preparation. Support final plate presentation by plating and garnishing cooked dishes, and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu items.
Cook – Position Summary
Promote and uphold the mission of The Tilted Pint: a hometown pub where locals gather with friends, unwind with a pint, and recharge with a great meal.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot menu items according to recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
- Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces to ensure safe and sanitary practices.
- Store and cook food at proper temperatures by regulating ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
- Monitor freshness and quality of ingredients by checking dates, rotating stock, and discarding expired items.
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food at line stations to support smooth and efficient service.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using various utensils and equipment.
- Turn, stir, season, and test foods to ensure proper flavor and even cooking.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods as needed.
- Portion, arrange, and garnish plates according to restaurant standards for presentation.
- Serve completed dishes to servers or directly to guests as required.
- Wash, peel, cut, seed, and trim produce and meats in preparation for service.
- Assist with prep work during off-peak hours and support other cooks during rush periods or emergencies.
- Follow proper closing procedures for kitchen stations and assist team members with end-of-day duties.
- Attend staff meetings and contribute suggestions for operational improvement.
- Collaborate with coworkers to meet guest needs and ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Provide backup for fellow employees when needed to maintain guest service standards.
Tools & Technology
- Commercial Equipment: blenders, grinders, slicers, broilers, convection ovens, deep fryers, griddles, grills, microwave ovens, ranges, rotisseries, steamers
- Ovens: conveyor ovens, rotating rack ovens, salamander ovens, pizza ovens, smokers/smoke ovens
- Cutlery: boning knives, chef’s knives, paring knives, cimeter knives, filet knives, utility knives
- Other Tools & Systems: cutting and slicing machinery, food safety labeling systems, personal computers
Minimum Qualifications
- Two or more years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
- At least 6 months in a similar role
- Strong communication skills with managers and kitchen staff
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds regularly
- Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 9 hours)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
