Line Cook

Hang Over Easy; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Employee Discount At All Our Restaurants

Room For Advancement

Fun Work Environment

Nights Free

Flexible Scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

A popular restaurant in Athens is seeking an experienced kitchen staff member to accurately and efficiently prepare a variety of food products including meats, fish, and vegetables. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, following cooking methods, and ensuring quality in food preparation. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in kitchen prep and a proven ability to communicate effectively with staff. Competitive benefits include discounts and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, seafood, vegetables for cooking.
• Maintain a clean work station and kitchen area.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Cooking

Communication

Job description

Benefits

• 50% Employee Discount At All Our Restaurants
• Room For Advancement
• Fun Work Environment
• Nights Free
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid time off

Summary of Position

Accurately and efficiently 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).