BOH - Line Cook 1

SA Hospitality Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Hospitality Group in West Palm Beach is seeking a kitchen prep and plating specialist. You will prep ingredients, follow menu specifications and chef directions, and ensure plated dishes meet quality standards.

You will work as part of a team, maintain cleanliness, manage time during high-volume periods, and communicate in English to coordinate with staff and servers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as part of a team and maintain personal cleanliness.
• Time management and the ability to work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Active listening and ability to understand directions in English.
• Strong reading and comprehension skills.
• Disciplined adherence to set standards.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients according to recipes and chef directions.
• Plate dishes and garnish for presentation.
• Maintain clean and sanitary prep and service areas.
• Observe safe food-handling practices and quality control.
• Work with cooks to substitute for or assist during busy periods.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Time management

Active listening

English communication

Reading skills

Discipline

Physical strength

Job description

Position Purpose: this person is responsible for prepping food and plating dishes following menu specification and chef’s direction.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies or procure food from storage.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries when asked.
• Always maintain professional demeanor with all staff.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.

Minimal Essential Requirements:

• The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness, including uniform maintenance.
• Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.
• Active listening and learning skills.
• Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.
• Reading and speaking comprehension skills
• Discipline to follow set standards.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.