Cook​/Line Cook

Role: The Line Cook will prepare food items in accordance with production requirements of quality standards while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. Responsible for helping to achieve ongoing guest satisfaction and team goals.

• Practices lean management principles as an integral part of the operation.
• Prep food items ahead of time as requested, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the food standards, and making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed shortage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, and pack them according to department standards.
• Receive and unpack items as they arrive from food vendors. Date all items as they arrive and pack them according to department standards.
• Breakdown boxes and take the trash out to the dumpster as needed.
• Assist with banquet and events.
• Maintain an inventory of needed supplies; keep all items at par level.
• Assist Executive Chef with monthly food audit.
• Be familiar with facilities hours and other important information.

• 18+ years old
• Reliable transportation required
• Minimum of Two (2) years restaurant or kitchen experience
• High level of professionalism
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills
• High school diploma/GED required
• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works will in group problem-solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions’ Demonstrated group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternative plan.
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectively and openness to others’ views;
  Gives and Welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone’s effort to succeed.
• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, real technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Frequently evening and weekend work required
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Frequently working near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently work in high, precarious places
• Frequently work around fumes airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat or cold
• Occasionally exposure to blood‑borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• Occasionally loud noises.

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