Line Cook

Leisure Sports Hospitality; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks a dedicated food preparer to join their vibrant team. This role is essential for ensuring high-quality food preparation, adhering to recipes and portion guidelines, and maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong culinary skills, a customer service mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you to shine in a dynamic culinary atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion guidelines precisely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food orders efficiently according to recipes.
• Ensure line is stocked with necessary ingredients and utensils.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation Knowledge

Professionalism

Job description

To provide high quality, consistent and efficient preparation of customer food orders.Follow all recipes and portion guidelines precisely.Be familiar with preparation and presentation standards for all menu items and daily specials.To keep the line areas clean, stocked and sanitary.Match work pace to order volume; put forth best effort to produce orders as quickly as possible while maintaining quality.Use and operate all kitchen equipment, tools and utensils properly and carefully.

REPORTS TO

Executive Chef

DRIVERS of SUCCESS

• Personable, Friendly Demeanor
• Customer Service Obsession
• Culinary Skills
• Professional, Responsible
• General Restaurant / Food Prep Knowledge and Experience

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure line is stocked with all needed ingredients, utensils, etc.
• Prepare all food orders according to recipes and menu composites and standards
• Ensure portions meet guidelines
• Be familiar with preparation / cooking guidelines for all menu items
• Prepare all food orders in the most efficient manner / order possible
• Read orders carefully; be sure to notice special requests (i.e., “no mayo” or “extra tomatoes”) and prepare the order accordingly
• Follow health department guidelines for minimum cooking times on meats
• Use proper plate, platter, bowl, etc. for each order
• Keep the line area sanitary and uncluttered
• Use care when working with knives, meat cutters, other sharp instruments
• Ensure proper operation of kitchen equipment
• Minimize waste
• Other duties as assigned / requested by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates, with or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to :

• Write, speak, read, hear and see
• Stand for prolonged periods
• Perform manual dexterity – handling knives, glasses, breakables, etc. with care
• Bend, lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Work with and around hot grills, ovens, stoves, microwaves