Prep Cook/ Line Cook

Looking for a cook that knows how to work in a scratch kitchen. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Serving 90 people under 30 minutes. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.

Cook Duties and Responsibilities

Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations

Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.

Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift

Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system

Cooking order according to food health and safety standards

Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes

Handling multiple food orders at one time

Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive

Dressing order for presentation

Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides

Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner

Storing all food properly

Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils

Reordering stock and food supplies

Monitoring other cooks and team members

Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

Cook Requirements and Qualifications

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Physical endurance to stand for entire shift

Self-motivated and self-directed

Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders

High school degree or equivalent

Previous experience as a busboy, washer, waiter, cook, or relevant work experience

Legally able to work in establishments which serve alcohol

Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends

able to bend, move, and lift up to 25 pounds or more

Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more

Must pass background check

Able to read and write

Must be at least 18 years old

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $12.00 to $14.00 /hour