Cook

Elsa's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Elsa's in Dayton, OH is looking for a part-time Line Cook responsible for accurately cooking a variety of food products, ensuring high quality and proper presentation of all dishes. The position requires at least 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, alongside the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should be able to communicate effectively with team members and handle heavy lifting as needed. Join us at Elsa's to contribute to our kitchen operations!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Ability to communicate clearly with kitchen and dining staff.

Responsibilities

• Accurately cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work station.
• Prepare items for cooking methods like broiling and frying.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Cooking techniques

Communication

Weight lifting

Job description

Cook# CookDayton, OH 45459## OverviewPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftAny## Description| | || --- | --- || **Title:** | LINE COOK || **Reports to****:** | Manager |**Summary of Position:**Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.**Duties & Responsibilities****:*** Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.* Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.* Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.* Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.* Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.* Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.* Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.* Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.* Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.* Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.* Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.* Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.* Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.**Qualifications:*** A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.* At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.* Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.* Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.* Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).