Line Cook

American Social; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social in Boca Raton is seeking a line cook to support high-volume kitchen operations. You will read tickets, prepare dishes to recipe standards, and manage timely production to ensure guest satisfaction.

The role requires food handling certification, fluent English, and the ability to work late-night shifts with endurance for a fast-paced environment. You must be capable of lifting up to 30 pounds and maintaining kitchen cleanliness throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work late-night shifts (up to 12 AM–3 AM).
• Able to work scheduled shifts.
• Food handling certificate required.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak).
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must communicate clearly with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets or listen to dishes called to determine items to prepare.
• Prepare food using recipes, proper portioning, and cooking standards.
• Monitor stock and replenish as needed (FIFO).
• Maintain station cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensure proper plate presentation and temperature.
• Provide timely communication across the team.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Education

Food handling certificate

Job description

Job Functions

• Live and embraces American Social Vision and Core Values
• Reports to work on time and prepared for the shift
• Follows all Image and Appearance standards
• Monitors product supply and replenishes stock when necessary.
• Reads order tickets and/or listens to what dishes are called to determine what items need to be prepared.
• Prioritizes cooking and preparation times of each order to ensure proper pacing of guest meals.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Prepares food items using recipe, proper portioning, and cooking standards to fulfill guests' orders.
• Uses FIFO procedures to ensure freshness of product and eliminate waste.
• High production standards including, consistency, firmness, and temperature of food
• Ensures food is cooked to standards and guests' specifications
• Ensure proper plate presentation, portioning, and recipe adherence
• Uses proper cooking equipment to prepare food items and to complete food orders
• Cleans station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards, and preparation surfaces using the proper cleaning solutions to ensure station remains sanitized
• Assists other employees as needed
• Demonstrate a helpful, positive attitude at all times to guests and employees
• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures
• Provide complete and timely communication to other employees throughout the shift
• Is prepared to conduct weekly maintenance duties
• Complete all assigned tasks and duties requested by managers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to work Late Night shifts, potentially to between 12 AM - 3AM
• Works assigned scheduled shifts
• Food handling certificate required
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Ability to transport items up to 30 pounds
• Remain in stationary position for up to 4 hours throughout work shift
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their