Line Cook

Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, Inc.; Chino Hills (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, Inc. in Chino Hills is seeking a Line Cook to prepare food items per Wood Ranch recipes and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. You will set up your station, stock ingredients, and present dishes according to our standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of line or prep cook experience, is at least 18 years old, and can work late nights in a fast-paced environment. Teamwork and personal hygiene are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience as a line cook or prep cook in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to stand and move around for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Ability to work well in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen, including equipment, utensils, and tools.
• Prepare food according to Wood Ranch recipes and health department standards.
• Ensuring all food items are labelled, properly stored, and easily accessible.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Season and cook food according to Wood Ranch recipes and standards.
• Perform culinary duties, including slicing, chopping, frying, broiling, and grilling.
• Communicate openly with management regarding any work-related concerns.
• Ensures and promote kitchen safety, hygiene codes, and cleanliness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation basics

Food handling

Team player

Instruction following

Personal hygiene

Work under pressure

Flexible hours

Job description

Position Summary:

The Line Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Line Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up, stocking, preparing ingredients, preparing simple dishes, and presenting dishes according to Wood Ranch’s recipes and specification.

Line Cook Responsibilities:

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen, including equipment, utensils, and tools.
• Prepare food according to Wood Ranch recipes and health department standards.
• Ensuring all food items are labelled, properly stored, and easily accessible.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Season and cook food according to Wood Ranch recipes and standards.
• Perform culinary duties, including slicing, chopping, frying, broiling, and grilling.
• Communicate openly with management regarding any work-related concerns.
• Ensures and promote kitchen safety, hygiene codes, and cleanliness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience as a line cook or prep cook in a full-service restaurant.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond positively to feedback.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to stand and move around for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.
• Physically able to continuously bend, reach, and twist.

Salary:

• Starting at minimum wage, with wage increases based on experience.