Restaurant Cook

Description

We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide our clients with an exceptional dining experience. Our restaurant is busy, and we need a competent and experienced line cook who can ensure that our meals are made precisely to guest orders while still following our standard recipes consistently.

To work a variety of stations on any given shift, our line cook must be adept at poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sauting, and frying. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service, please apply as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food orders on the line by cooking items to order, grilling, broiling, sauteing and meet all presentation guidelines and follow standard recipes

• Recognize and adhere to quality requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, as well as correct storage and waste management

• Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift

• Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations

• Ensure that all interactions with visitors, vendors and colleagues are conducted in a professional and friendly manner

Qualifications

• Possesses a strong work ethic and have high attention to detail

• Ability to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage

• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers

• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate

• Previous experience working in food service is preferred