Line Cook

Hang Over Easy; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

A local dining establishment is seeking a skilled cook to prepare various food products including meats, seafood, and vegetables. Responsibilities include efficient cooking, maintaining food quality, and ensuring a clean work environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in kitchen preparation and cooking, along with solid communication skills. The role demands physical stamina, as standing for long periods and lifting items are essential. Join a team that values dedication and quality food service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently cook various food products.
• Prepare meats, seafood, and vegetables for cooking.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Cooking

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Summary of Position:

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.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 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 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).