Line Cook

Description

• Completes food temperature checks before service.
• Apportions food for serving.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking including chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat
• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortage.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
• Sets steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining room.
• Set-up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

Requirements

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods including grilling, baking and boiling
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, climb, push, pull or lift items weighing up to 30 pounds
• Prior experience in a related food service position in a kitchen as a cook or related position
• Requires auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written or oral instructions and procedures
• Must be able to stand throughout shift. Possess excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent or a diploma from a culinary school
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while getting along with co-workers
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware

Benefits

• No travel is expected for this position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance