Cook

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a Line Cook in Irmo, South Carolina. In this role, you'll work closely with kitchen staff to prepare and cook high-quality food efficiently. A strong cooking background and familiarity with kitchen operations are essential. Responsibilities include setting up stations, cooking menu items, and ensuring food safety compliance. Candidates should have excellent teamwork skills and a positive attitude, with an understanding of cooking methods and willingness to pursue ServSafe certification considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef/prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, procedures, and equipment.
• Familiar with industry best practices.

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.
• Ensure that food comes out at high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Participate in all roles in the kitchen as required.

Skills

Cooking experience

Familiarity with kitchen terminology

Understanding of cooking methods

Speed in task execution

Knowledge of food safety

Job description

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