Line Cook

Eltorotexmex; Clute (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Eltorotexmex in Clute, Texas is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare a variety of food products including meats and vegetables using various kitchen equipment. The ideal candidate will maintain cleanliness in the workspace, complete designated opening and closing checklists, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Strong communication with kitchen staff and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are essential. This position will involve standing for long periods while preparing food items according to standard recipes.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products using various equipment.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.

Skills

Clear communication

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Standing for long periods

Job description

Description

Summary of Position

Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Kitchen Manager.
• Inform Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages.
• Uses our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).