Line Cook

Mustard Seed Market; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mustard Seed Market in Akron, OH, seeks a dedicated line cook to prepare and plate cafe items while maintaining a sanitary kitchen workstation. You will follow recipe specifications and ensure portions meet cost targets.

Responsibilities include prepping ingredients, cooking using diverse methods, storing products properly, and requesting supplies as needed. Prior experience and ServSafe knowledge are preferred. Physical stamina is required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Culinary arts training is desired.
• ServSafe certification desired.
• Previous line cook experience desired.
• Basic kitchen knowledge required.

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

Food handling

Attention to detail

Sanitation knowledge

Knife handling

Education

High school education or equivalent

Culinary arts training program certificate

ServSafe Certification for Food Handler

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