Key Responsibilities:
- Skillfully prepare and execute various menu items, encompassing appetizers, entrees, and sides, adhering to established recipes and guidelines.
- Cook and grill food items in accordance with specified cooking methods, temperatures, and portion sizes, ensuring optimal taste, texture, and presentation.
- Adhere rigorously to food safety and sanitation standards, encompassing proper handling, storage, labeling of ingredients, cooking foods to safe temperatures, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Set up and stock stations with essential supplies and ingredients before each shift, ensuring a seamless and efficient service.
- Monitor and manage cooking times to guarantee timely preparation and service of each dish, collaborating with other kitchen staff to maintain a consistent flow of orders.
- Ensure that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet the restaurant's quality standards regarding taste, appearance, and portion size.
- Collaborate closely with the kitchen team, including chefs and fellow Line Cooks, to coordinate orders, communicate special requests or dietary restrictions, and cultivate a harmonious and efficient working environment.
- Assist in monitoring and controlling inventory levels, promptly notifying the kitchen manager or supervisor of any shortages or discrepancies.
- Engage in cleaning and maintenance tasks, such as equipment cleaning, dishwashing, and kitchen organization, to uphold cleanliness standards and ensure a safe working environment.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience as a Line Cook or in a similar culinary role, showcasing a solid grasp of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and food safety practices.
- Familiarity with operating and maintaining various kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, salamanders, broilers, fryers, and other essential culinary tools.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands and maintain a smooth workflow.
- Strong emphasis on accuracy and precision to ensure consistency and quality in every dish prepared.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively as part of a team, providing support and assistance to colleagues as needed.
- Capacity to withstand extended periods of standing, work in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment, and lift heavy objects (e.g., pots, pans, and food supplies).
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the operation’s schedule.
$24.00+ per hour based on experience