Line Cook

Highland Square Mustard Seed Market and Cafe; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Square Mustard Seed Market and Cafe in Akron, OH is seeking a Line Cook to prep, cook, and plate menu items while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. You will follow recipes, control portions, and assist in daily kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates have prior line cook or food prep experience; ServSafe knowledge is a plus. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 50 lbs is expected. Local applicants encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Degree/certificate from culinary arts training program preferred.
• Previous line cook experience preferred.
• Previous food handling/prep experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification for Food Handler preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with portion sizes, quality, ingredient standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Follows recipe specifications to prepare menu items at predetermined 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 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

Food handling skills

Attention to detail

Basic kitchen knowledge

Kitchen sanitation

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school education or equivalent

Culinary arts degree or certificate

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Prepares, cooks, garnishes, and plates products served in the Café. Responsible for maintaining sanitary kitchen work station.

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/Certificate from a culinary arts training program is desired
• Previous Line Cook experience is desired
• Previous food handling/prep experience is desired
• ServSafe Certification for Food Handler is desired

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Interpersonal skills
• Written & Verbal skills
• Food handling skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic kitchen knowledge
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation practices
• Food safety knowledge

Physical Requirements

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