Line Cook

Los Dos Potrillos; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Dos Potrillos is hiring a Line Cook I Preparer in Centennial, Colorado. This role involves preparing and handling food according to specific culinary standards.

Responsibilities include cooking menu items to order, collaborating with kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A focus on quality, teamwork, and proper kitchen maintenance is essential. Ideal candidates will possess strong culinary skills and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and line cooking.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items ensuring quality and timing.
• Maintain and store kitchen stations properly.
• Comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking skills

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Job description

Line Cook I Preparer

Please inform: GM

Hours: GM

Job Summary

Prepares and handles food by performing the following duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items, including setting up and storing stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the designated season daily, following the chefs preparation and torque lists.
• Execute all kitchen orders according to recipe specifications, ensuring that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely manner.
• Respond, inform and follow the instructions of the chef or executive.
• Cooking menu items in collaboration with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and clients.
• Comply with safety regulations in the handling of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Follow all serving and quality standards.
• Maintains and stores daily the designated station, freezers, refrigerators and storage area with food products; follows the proper rotation system and notifies the chef of any discrepancies or shortages.
• Label and date all food products in storage and refrigeration areas.
• Ensure that all products are properly stored or disposed of at the end of the night.

Safety and Working Conditions

While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold, extreme heat and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must report regularly; walk; use the hands, reach with the hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is often required to bend down, kneel, bend down, or crawl and talk or listen. The employee must occasionally sit and climb or maintain balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Vision Requirements

Specific vision skills required by this job include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.