Line Cook

Mosquito Joe of Arkansas; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Mosquito Joe of Arkansas is seeking a skilled kitchen cook to accurately and efficiently prepare hot foods, portion ingredients, and plate dishes with garnishes. You will operate broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment in a fast-paced setting.

Maintain cleanliness, follow standard portion sizes and recipes, and work as part of a team to deliver high-quality dishes while upholding food safety and presentation standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• 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.

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 the quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.

Skills

Clear communication

Able to lift up to 40 pounds

Standing for long periods

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

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 and 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 the quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, 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. Properly labeled and day dotted for proper rotation
• 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, 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 MOD

Qualifications:

• 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