Line Cook

Talentcare, LLC; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wings & Rings in Danville, KY is seeking a Line Cook to join the kitchen crew. This position focuses on consistent portioning, adherence to recipes, and quality control while delivering a high-energy dining experience.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of cooking experience, familiarity with soups, sauté, fry and pantry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and a readiness to engage customers.

Qualifications

• Food preparation skills and HACCP knowledge.
• Minimum 1 year of related cooking experience; high-volume/fast casual preferred.
• Knowledge of soups, sauté, fry, and pantry items.
• Ability to read, understand instructions and policy documents; communicate with customers.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand during shifts.
• Hands frequently in water and with chemical cleaners.
• Frequent use of sharp knives, utensils and hot plates.
• Work in a hot environment.

Responsibilities

• Complies with portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards per standardized recipes.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Follows proper plate presentation with appropriate garnish for all dishes.
• Sets up the cook line with foods, condiments, and garnishments at the start of each shift and restocks as needed.
• Maintains sanitary workstation including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners and refrigeration equipment.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Closes the kitchen and follows the closing checklist; assist others in closing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the chef.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with co-workers.
• Functions as a supportive team member during the course of their shift.
• Position requires regular, reliable attendance.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP standards

High volume cooking

Fast casual dining

Knife skills

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

Do you have what it takes to be part of the Wings & Rings crew?

This isn’t your typical restaurant job. W&R is the kind of place for people who love good food and love to show people a good time.

Job Responsibilities

Line Cook Responsibilities:

• Complies with all portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards, in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Follows proper plate presentation with appropriate garnish for all dishes.
• Sets up the cook line with foods, condiments, and garnishments at the start of each shift and restocks as needed.
• Maintains sanitary workstation including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners and refrigeration equipment.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the chef.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with co-workers.
• Functions as a supportive team member during the course oftheir shift.
• Position requires regular, reliable attendance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Line Cook Qualifications:

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Fry, and Pantry
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondenceand policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
• Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates
• Frequently works in hot environment