Line Cook

Wet Willie's; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Detroit, Michigan is looking for an experienced Cook. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking various food items, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of kitchen experience, strong communication skills, and be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Join a dynamic kitchen team at Wet Willie's and contribute to an exceptional dining experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Cook a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables using different kitchen equipment.
• Ensure quality of products served and compliance with standards.
• Maintain clean work station and proper food storage.
• Assist in food prep during off-peak periods.

Skills

Kitchen preparation experience

Cooking techniques

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• 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, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 60 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).