Cook

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

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation seeks a Line Cook in Monroe, North Carolina to work with a team ensuring excellent food preparation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience and a deep understanding of cooking methods, as well as a commitment to food safety standards. Responsibilities include cooking, food preparation, inventory management, and maintaining a positive work environment. Exceptional teamwork and an ability to thrive under pressure are crucial for success in this fast-paced kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Cooking methods

Kitchen terminology

Food safety procedures

Teamwork

Time management

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