Line cook

Position Summary

Line Cooks are responsible for their assigned stations. This includes excellent communication skills, use of prep / par sheets, participation in ordering and inventories, adherence to all sanitation and safety standards, kitchen policies, and high-quality preparation, cooking, and production of dishes during service to menu and recipe specifications.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Rate
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Health Insurance available

Background Check Required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work resourcefully, and proactively resolve issues
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
• Polished presentation
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing / walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
• Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time
• Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet Saddlehill kitchen standards
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
• Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
• Properly store and / or discard leftover food
• Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
• Ensure all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO
• Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
• Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Last updated : 2024-04-30