Line Cook

Highland Square Mustard Seed Market and Cafe; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Square Mustard Seed Market and Cafe in Akron is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, cook, garnish and plate items across fryer, sauté, grill and prep stations, while maintaining a sanitary workstation.

You will follow recipes, ensure portion control and cost targets, and rotate stock. Requirements include a high school diploma, ServSafe within a month, and at least 1 year of fast-paced food production; prior line cook experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Degree from a post secondary culinary arts training program is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of fast-paced food production or prep is required.
• Previous Line Cook experience is preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate is required within the first month of employment if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all portion sizes, quality, ingredient standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Follows recipe specifications to prepare menu items in accordance with pre-determined costs.
• Prepares items for cooking by peeling, paring, coring, portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting, or scoring.
• Cooks all food items by braising, poaching, simmering, boiling, frying, baking, roasting, stir-frying, blanching, or broiling.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores and rotates all products.
• Requisitions items needed to produce food choices, notifies stewards as ordering needs occur.
• Maintains sanitary workstation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal skills

Professional kitchen knowledge

Kitchen sanitation knowledge

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Read recipe cards and order tickets

Food safety knowledge

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school education or equivalent

Culinary arts training program degree preferred

Minimum of 1 year fast-paced food production or prep

Previous Line Cook experience preferred

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate within first month

Tools

Ovens

Slicer

Knives

Professional kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Prepares, cooks, garnishes, and plates products served in the Café. Responsible for maintaining sanitary kitchen workstation.Works across multiple stations including but not limited to fryer, sauté, grill soup/salad, prep, pantry.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all portion sizes, quality, ingredient standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Follows recipe specifications to prepare menu items in accordance with pre-determined costs.
• Prepares items for cooking by peeling, paring, coring, portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting, or scoring.
• Cooks all food items by braising, poaching, simmering, boiling, frying, baking, roasting, stir-frying, blanching, or broiling.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores and rotates all products.
• Requisitions items needed to produce food choices, notifies stewards as ordering needs occur.
• Maintains sanitary workstation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Works in a non-smoking, normal store environment where there is not physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, etc.

Equipment Operated

• Ovens
• Slicer
• Knives
• Professional kitchen equipment

Requirements

Education And Experience (E = Essential D = Desired)

• High school education or equivalent is required
• Degree from a post secondary culinary arts training program is preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of fast-paced food production or prep is required
• Previous Line Cook experience is preferred
• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate is required within the first month of employment if not already obtained

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Interpersonal skills
• Written & verbal skills
• Professional kitchen knowledge
• Kitchen sanitation knowledge
• Knife skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read recipe cards and order tickets
• Food safety knowledge
• Strong hand-eye coordination

Physical Requirements

• Bending
• Reading
• Walking
• Carrying 50 lbs.
• Reaching
• Telephone Usage
• Hearing (Auditory)
• Writing
• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Sight or peripheral Vision
• Grasping
• Operating Equipment
• Communication (Verbal)
• Standing
• Knife handling
• Kitchen equipment operation