Cook

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Bonaire (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a dependable Line Cook/Prep Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will proficiently cook at five stations, prep ingredients, and support the Kitchen Manager while maintaining high standards of quality, speed, and consistency.

You must understand kitchen terminology, follow food safety rules, complete daily checks, and collaborate with coworkers during busy shifts. ServSafe certification is a plus and ongoing learning opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef/prep cook.
• Fluency with kitchen terminology.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to work quickly with accuracy.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Willingness to pursue ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Clean up station and kitchen
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure high quality and timely food
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
• Complete Temperature Logs and Checklists for daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Participate in all roles in the kitchen as required, including as dishwasher when needed

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen terminology

Speed & accuracy

Team collaboration

Job description

Our hours of operation are 6:00am - 2:00pm.

The Line Cook works with a team to provide excellent, delicious, and consistently prepared food in a fast-paced environment. The Line Cook/Prep Cook is able to proficiently cook recipes at each of five stations as well as prep all ingredients. Food safety and ServSafe procedures are of the utmost importance and each Line Cook is very familiar with these regulations. This team member maintains a great attitude during stressful, busy kitchen shifts as well as assisting fellow line cooks and Kitchen Manager as they are able. Great service, great attitude, and great team work are key traits of this employee.

Job activities:

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Clean up station and kitchen
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out at high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Complete Temperature Logs and Checklists for daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Participate in all roles in the kitchen as required, including as dishwasher when needed

Requirements

Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef/prep cook

Familiarity and fluency in kitchen terminology

Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, procedures, and equipment

Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Familiar with industry best practices

Willingness to pursue ServSafe certification is a plus