Daytime Culinary Cook

Poultry Science Association; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established culinary team is seeking a skilled Line Cook with a passion for food to join their dynamic kitchen. In this role, you will cook and prepare a diverse array of dishes while adhering to quality standards and kitchen policies. The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a restaurant setting and possess a SERV Safe Certification, ensuring a commitment to food safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in a restaurant or catering atmosphere.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables for cooking.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation.

Skills

Knowledge of sauté

Knowledge of broil cooking

Salad preparation

Knowledge of garnishing food items

Clear communication

Education

SERV Safe Certification

Job description

Description

Summary of Position:

Are you an experienced, talented, hard working Line Cooks with a eye for detail? We are looking for a passionate Line Cook to become a part of our team! Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• 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.
• Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• 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, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Manager on duty.
• Inform Manager on duty immediately of product shortages.
• Uses our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years experience in a restaurant or catering atmosphere, must have knowledge of sauté, broil cook, salad preparation
• Catering setup
• Knowledge of garnishing food items and be SERV Safe Certified
• Show knowledge of how to train others to do their job
• Fill in and do other jobs if needed
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).