Line Cook

Another Broken Egg Cafe; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Another Broken Egg Cafe is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook menu items to precise recipes and maintain presentation and quality across dishes.

The role requires safe handling of kitchen tools, adherence to food safety, and strong communication in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility with shifts, including evenings and weekends, is essential for success in this busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Prepare menu items to recipes and customer requests.
• Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Safely use a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Multitask effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Work in tight, crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.

Skills

Recipe adherence

Flexible shifts

Kitchen tools

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Position Overview

The Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen staff, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the restaurant’s standards. This position demands a high level of kitchen competence and the ability to handle a fast-paced cooking environment.

Key Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.