Line Cook jobs in Bakersfield, CA

 Non-exempt, 

full or part time position. 

The line cook is responsible for Farmer Boys overall meal preparation and presentation in a consistent and efficient manner according to Farmer Boys’ standards while using independent decision-making. Employees in this position provide customers with menu items as quickly, conveniently, and efficiently as possible in a friendly manner.

 A line cook is also required to work with other cooks and servers/cashiers in a team like and friendly manner. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Adheres to food safety and sanitation procedures as trained and as directed by Manager in Charge. Prepares meals as assigned according to Farmer Boys cooking specifications and customer requests. Ensures correct portioning, sizing, packaging, plate presentation, wrapping, freshness and speed of service. Follows food preparation sheet to ensure appropriate stock levels for items used and provides feedback to management in regards to par levels and usage. Notifies the manager of any perishable items whose freshness is questionable. Operates, cleans and sharpens all appropriate food preparation

Reports all spoilage and poor quality products to the manager immediately. Communicates with cashiers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring correct order fulfillment. Maintains stock and cleanliness of required work areas as directed by the Manager in Charge. Follows the work schedule as posted, unless a change in the schedule is arranged with the Manager in Charge. Behavioral Skills Needed Must possess and display genuine concern, care and empathy for all guests and their overall dining experience. Must be detail oriented and disciplined to complete assigned tasks in the pursuit of excellence. Must behave and act in accordance with brand standards in all areas of food safety and food preparation. Must understand and achieve company vision, mission, and goals. Must be able to work as a team member and be an effective representative of the brand. Must possess ability to effectively work independently or in teams, mindful of all timetables. Food Safety Proactively protects critical limits and standards assigned to product critical control points. Unwavering protection of the safety of product above all other job priorities. Immediately notifies the Manager in Charge of any food safety risks. 

 Reads, understand and follows instructions and labeling system on all Material Safety Data Sheets. Job Requirements Minimum age requirement is 18.

Understands the importance of quality. Ability to take direction, read and comprehend written instructions. Must be able to present State or County mandated F o o d H a n d le r C a r d with in the time allowed by local governments 

Minimum physical requirements