Cook

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

Job summary

The Ontario Trillium Foundation is looking for a Line Cook in Piedmont, SC. The ideal candidate will work with a team to prepare excellent food in a fast-paced environment, ensuring food safety and quality. Key responsibilities include setting up stations, cooking menu items, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Proven cooking experience and familiarity with kitchen terminology are required, with a willingness to pursue ServSafe certification being a plus. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential for this role.

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 experience

Kitchen terminology fluency

Understanding of cooking methods

Accuracy and speed

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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

Location

10919 Anderson Road, Piedmont, SC 29673