High-Volume Line Cook — Part-Time Kitchen Leader

TKS Restaurants; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

TKS Restaurants in Burbank, CA is seeking a part-time Line Cook to participate in day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain sanitary work areas and help control food quality and inventory. You will follow recipes, portion controls and assist in kitchen flow to ensure timely service.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of high-volume kitchen experience, comfort with Word/Excel, and a high school diploma or GED. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in high-volume kitchen.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED; a professional diploma or food services management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate activities of food preparation (kitchen, pantry, and storeroom) and purchases food and kitchen supplies.
• Follows recipes, controls, portion, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Specify number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage, and dessert to control portion costs in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Oversee kitchen staff, ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Oversee line cooks, tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure recipes are appearance standards.
• Inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.
• Purchases food and kitchen supplies as needed.
• May set prices to be charged for items with direct supervisor’s approval.
• May plan, change, and standardize recipes to increase number of servings prepared with direct supervisor’s approval.
• Track and report any food waste.
• Prepare and portion foods, and utilize food surpluses and leftovers.

Skills

Ingredients knowledge

Kitchen equipment

Positive attitude

Team player

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Valid driver's license

US work eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food services management diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TKS Restaurants in Burbank, CA is seeking a part-time Line Cook to participate in day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain sanitary work areas and help control food quality and inventory. You will follow recipes, portion controls and assist in kitchen flow to ensure timely service.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of high-volume kitchen experience, comfort with Word/Excel, and a high school diploma or GED. Must be eligible to work in the United States.