LINE COOK

FINE ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment industry is seeking a skilled line cook to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation, excellent knife handling skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include preparing food items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. If you are passionate about cooking and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years recent line cook experience.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items in a timely manner following recipes.
• Cleans and maintains station with good safety and sanitation practices.
• Reports low product levels or equipment issues to the manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Knife Handling

Tools

Chef Knife

Serrated Knife

Paring Knife

Food Thermometer

Job description

A line cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry, broiler or grill stations or any other assigned area of the kitchen.

Essential Functions :

• Must be 21 years or older
• Sets up / stocks / breaks down station according to restaurant guidelines
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation and organizational skills
• Properly labels, dates and rotates food product
• Ensures foods are stored and kept at proper holding temperatures, through the use of thermometers
• Reports to manager when running low on product or equipment is not functioning properly

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures as outlines by the SNHD.
• Knowledge and understanding of proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment in station
• Previous line cook experience, minimum of 3 recent years

Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Must have the ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to work calmly and effectively under high volume pressure.
• Extensive overall knowledge of food preparation and presentation.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing and be able to bend, lift, stretch and kneel without restriction.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged exposure to heat and or cold.
• Must be able to transport up to 50 lbs on occasion and up to 35 lbs regularly.

Uniform Requirements

• Slip resistant shoes
• Black work pants
• SNHD Health Card
• NSF Food Thermometer
• Knife Set that includes : Chef knife, serrated knife, paring knife, tongs, spatula.