Experienced Line Cook

The Chapman; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chapman on Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL is seeking a skilled Line Cook to help execute our menu with precision and excellence. Join our team for a new restaurant on Park Avenue in Winter Park!

Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards, manage a station, and coordinate with the kitchen to ensure timely service during busy periods. Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and collaborate with kitchen staff to uphold quality.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a fine-dining environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and specifications consistently.
• Commitment to high standards of taste, portioning, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to high standards following Executive Chef guidance.
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation before guests.
• Manage a station and coordinate with the kitchen for timely service.
• Follow recipes to maintain consistency in taste, quality, and appearance.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation during shifts.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and proper storage practices.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages to kitchen leadership.
• Assist with daily prep and service setup.
• Collaborate with line cooks, sous chefs, and dishwashers to ensure smooth operation.
• Maintain professional attitude and dedication to quality.

Skills

Line cook

Food safety

Knife skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Line Cook to help execute our menu with precision and excellence! Join our team for a new restaurant on Park Avenue in Winter Park!

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards of fine dining, following recipes and specifications from the Executive Chef.
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of dishes before they reach guests.
• Manage a specific station (e.g., grill, sauté, fish, etc.) and coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure timely service during busy meal periods.
• Follow precise instructions and recipes from the executive chef to ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station throughout the shift.
• Ensure all food preparation meets health and safety standards, including proper food storage and kitchen sanitation.
• Monitor food inventory, restock supplies as needed, and communicate any shortages to the chef or kitchen manager.
• Assist with daily prep work and ensure proper setup for service.
• Contribute to the kitchen's smooth operation by collaborating with other line cooks, sous chefs, and dishwashers.
• Uphold the standards of the restaurant by maintaining a professional attitude, work ethic, and dedication to quality.