Line Cook

Main & Vine Hospitality Management Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Main & Vine is seeking a Line Cook to deliver consistent meals according to recipes and standards in a fast-paced kitchen in Cincinnati, OH. You will set up stations, prepare a variety of foods, and ensure safe handling and sanitation.

Starting at $20 per hour, you will maintain high presentation, monitor temperatures, and work with a team to meet guest expectations and create repeat business.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Proper food safety training and certification as described by law.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Professional demeanor and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary mise en place to prepare menu for service.
• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking.
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold items.
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station.
• Cover, date and store all food items per safe handling procedures.
• Inform chef in advance of likely shortages.
• Ensure the correct temperature of food.
• Taste all food items for quality before serving.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow closing checklist for stations.
• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times.
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
• Return dirty utensils to appropriate areas.
• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager.
• Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms.
• Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances.
• Perform record keeping and reports generation duties.
• Order and take delivery of food and supplies.
• Report maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager.
• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors.
• Perform all reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Job Description

A Line Cook is responsible for a high level of consistent meals according to recipes and standards, always keeping a clean and sanitized work area and exhibiting impeccable food presentation and garnishing, leading to exceeding guest expectations and creating repeat business.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary misenplais to prepare menu for service
• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures
• Inform chef in advance of likely shortages
• Ensure the correct temperature of food
• Taste all food items for quality before serving
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
• Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms
• Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances
• Perform record keeping and reports generation duties
• Order and take delivery of food and supplies
• Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager
• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors
• Perform all reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

Job Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
• Proper food safety training and certification as described by law
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• High level of professionalism

Starting Rate $20 per hour.

Source: Main & Vine