Line Cook

Paisans Pizzeria And Bar; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pizzeria is seeking an entry-level Cook to join their team. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and directing food production while ensuring compliance with sanitation and health standards. Candidates should hold an Illinois Food Handler Certificate and have prior food service experience. The role involves maintaining equipment and cleanliness, planning food production schedules, and following established recipes. Join us in delivering excellent dining experiences in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in related food service positions required.
• Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and direct food preparation.
• Comply with sanitation, health, and hygiene standards.
• Maintain clean work area and equipment.

Skills

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Promotes positive public relations with guests

Proficient interpersonal relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Illinois Food Handler Certificate

Job description

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Job Description

Position Title: Cook
Department: Back of House
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Effective Date: 11/1/2023

Position Summary

Cooks prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Preparing or directing preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems
• Determining amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensuring availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation; serving or ensuring proper serving of food for tray line or dining room
• Complying with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observing proper food preparation and handling techniques
• Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items
• Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance
• Correctly preparing all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portioning food for serving
• Planning food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
• Maintaining daily production records
• Keeping work area neat and clean at all times; cleaning and maintaining equipment used in food preparation
• Completing food temperature checks before service
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Illinois Food Handler Certificate Required
• Must be 18 years of age
• Prior experience in related food service positions required
• Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Promotes positive public relations with guests
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. Employee is regularly exposed to kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives).

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.