Experienced Line Cook | Fine Dining

Jojo's Bar; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jojo's Bar in Chagrin Falls, OH is seeking a skilled line cook to prepare meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot items, including plating and garnishing to match our presentation standards.

You will inspect and maintain clean prep areas, follow recipes, rotate stock, and work with the team to deliver high-quality meals during service. This is a hands-on kitchen role requiring teamwork and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking a variety of meats, fish, vegetables and soups.
• Ability to follow recipes and plate presentation standards.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot dishes.
• Prepare and portion food prior to cooking; plate and garnish.
• Inspect and maintain clean and sanitary prep and serving areas.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers and other equipment.
• Rotate stock and ensure freshness of ingredients.
• Follow standard portion sizes, methods, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with team to meet guest needs and service levels.
• Close kitchen following closing checklist and assist others.
• Attend staff meetings and suggest improvements.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Garnishing

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of NCR VENTURES

• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and serve food to servers or guests.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations