Job Summary: The Line Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food in a timely, efficient, and sanitary manner. Working on the restaurant's line (or specific station), the Line Cook follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by the restaurant. This position plays a key role in delivering a top-notch dining experience and maintaining the kitchen's smooth operation. Key Responsibilities: * Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes following restaurant recipes, presentation standards, and customer specifications. * Station Setup: Set up and stock cooking stations with all necessary supplies, ensuring that all ingredients are prepped and ready for service. * Cooking and Plating: Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff, ensuring that orders are prepared efficiently and plated with precision. * Quality Control: Monitor food quality, ensuring that all dishes are consistent with restaurant standards in terms of taste, portion size, and presentation. * Sanitation and Safety: Maintain a clean and organized work area, strictly following health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices. * Stock Management: Assist in managing kitchen inventory, checking for freshness, and properly storing food supplies. Communicate any shortages or needs to the kitchen manager. * Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service, especially during busy shifts. * Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain kitchen equipment like grills, fryers, ovens, and stoves safely, reporting any issues or malfunctions to management. * Shift Responsibilities: Clean and break down the station after service, ensuring that all food is properly stored and equipment is cleaned. Qualifications: * Experience: Previous experience as a line cook or in a related kitchen position preferred. * Knowledge: Familiarity with various cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment. * Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods, handle high heat, lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs), and work in a fast-paced environment. * Work Ethic: Strong attention to detail, time management, and a commitment to cleanliness and safety. * Team Player: Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team, especially under pressure. * Flexibility: Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Work Environment: * High-energy, fast-paced kitchen environment. * Exposure to heat from ovens, stoves, and grills, as well as possible exposure to cold areas (freezers). * Standing and moving for the entirety of the shift.
Looking for a career change? Need to make more money? Need a flexible schedule? Become a Professional Driver. Whittlesea Taxi is a local company providing professional transportation to area residents and businesses. There are many driving options out there, but only...
...Description Job Description We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Events Assistant to join our dynamic team in Chicago. This role plays a key part in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of corporate and promotional events. The ideal...
...SMS Shipbreaking, LLC is one of the few approved ship recyclers in the nation and also handles the dismantling and recycling of oil drilling rigs and oil production platforms. An industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/workers safety and handling all operations...
...committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to all genders, sexual orientations,... ...? We are powerful educators, advocates and innovators for health care. Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work hand...
...Job Description Job Description Participates and assists in research and academic activities. Collaborates with all members of the research program as well as nursing, physician, house staff, and ancillary staff related to academic activities of the department....