Cook

Armando & Sons Butcher Shop; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Armando & Sons Butcher Shop is seeking a focused Burger Line Cook to prepare and cook burgers to order in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work at a specific station, maintaining quality, cleanliness, and adherence to health codes.

Ideal candidates have BOH experience, the stamina to stand long hours and lift up to 40 lbs, and strong teamwork and communication skills to support a smooth service.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or back-of-house (BOH) experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long hours and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Positive, hardworking, team-oriented and able to follow directions.
• Clear communication with team members.
• Food safety knowledge and adherence to health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Grilling patties, assembling burgers, preparing toppings, frying sides and sauces per recipes.
• Setting up and stocking grill/fry stations before and during shifts.
• Reading orders and cooking items accurately to ensure simultaneous completion.
• Ensuring food meets restaurant standards for taste, appearance and portion size.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary workstation and proper food storage.
• Communicating with kitchen staff and servers for smooth service.
• Monitoring food levels and reporting shortages.

Skills

Food Preparation

Station Management

Order Execution

Quality Control

Sanitation

Teamwork

Inventory

Job description

Job Description

A Burger Line Cook: prepares and cooks menu items like burgers to order in a fast-paced kitchen, focusing on specific stations, ensuring food quality, maintaining cleanliness, stocking ingredients, and adhering to health codes, requiring teamwork and physical stamina for long periods of standing.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Grilling patties, assembling burgers, preparing toppings, frying sides, and making sauces according to recipes.
• Station Management: Setting up and stocking the grill/fry station with all necessary ingredients and equipment (mise en place) before and during shifts.
• Order Execution: Reading orders and cooking items accurately and efficiently, ensuring dishes are completed simultaneously.
• Quality Control: Ensuring food meets restaurant standards for taste, appearance, and portion size.
• Sanitation: Maintaining a clean, sanitary workstation, following food safety rules, and properly storing food.
• Teamwork: Communicating with other kitchen staff and servers to ensure smooth service.
• Inventory: Monitoring food levels and reporting shortages.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Experience: Previous kitchen or back-of-house (BOH) experience is often preferred.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long hours and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Attitude: Positive, hardworking, team-oriented, and able to follow directions.
• Communication: Clear communication with team members.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding and adherence to health and sanitation regulations.