GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Must be able to work all food stations: grill, sauté, fry and pantry. Portions and prepares all food items prior to cooking. Must be able to setup and breakdown/clean each station properly. Active line cook; responsible for portion control, plating and garnishing items, and cooking food to proper temperatures. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary workstation and staying on task. Must be proactive in preparing food or cleaning and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Active line cook- responsible for knowing entire food menu and being able to cook each item, plate and garnish properly.
• Responsible for grill, sauté, fry or pantry station each shift.
• Responsible for completing all preparation sheets for assigned station.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen.
• Training new employees on workstations, prep sheets, cleaning schedule.
• Maintains all food safety and health code regulations.
• Completes any additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Standing/Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the duration of an entire 8 to 10-hour shift.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs regularly (e.g., crates of produce, large stock pots, or bags of flour).
• Manual Dexterity: High level of finger and hand dexterity required for precise knife work, plating, and garnishing.
• Range of Motion: Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and crouching to access low-storage refrigeration or high shelving.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet) to monitor food quality, read tickets, and ensure proper plating.
• Temperature Tolerance: Ability to work in an environment with extreme temperature fluctuations, including heat from grills/ovens and cold from walk-in freezers.
QUALIFICATIONS: Food and beverage knowledge, cooking experience in similar style restaurant and experience at all food stations, positive attitude, able to work in a fast paced environment, time management skills, good communications skills.
