Line Cook

Ted's Cafe Escondido; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ted's Cafe Escondido in Edmond, OK is seeking a Line Cook to join its fast-paced kitchen. You will be responsible for line setup, prep, and accurate plating of Mexican specialties, ensuring every guest receives what they ordered.

The role emphasizes speed, consistency, teamwork, and adherence to recipes and safety standards, with weekend shifts and long hours common in a busy restaurant.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line cook in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to work fast with accuracy and maintain organization.
• Familiarity with Mexican kitchen preparation and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Set up the line and pace the service to ensure timely plating.
• Prepare plates with enchiladas, tamales, nachos, rice, beans, and sauces to recipe standards.
• Garnish entrees and coordinate timing with all positions to complete tickets.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of line, refrigerators, and equipment.

Skills

Line cook experience

High-volume restaurant

Job description

Job Details

Line Cook - Edmond

Ted's Cafe Escondido - North Penn - 15124 Lleytons Court Suite 118, Edmond, OK 73013

$14/hr

Job Description

Restaurant Address: Ted's Cafe Escondido - North Penn, 15124, Lleytons Court Suite 118, Edmond, OK 73013

Job Summary

The Line Cook plays an essential part in Ted’s Café Escondido Restaurants’ operations. Consistency, accuracy, speed and organization during each shift on each position is vital. You are responsible for making sure each guest gets exactly what they ordered. We pride ourselves on serving our guests the best Mexican food in the restaurant industry. Our line cooks are one of the last line of defenses to ensure that the best quality of food leaves the kitchen.

Responsibilities

Pos. 1

is responsible for the basic set up of all plates and controls the pace of the whole line. Speed and accuracy is vital on Pos. 1. In this position, you will build plates with enchiladas, tamales, nachos, tostadas, pork verde, chili rellenos, rice, beans, corn, all sauces, and grated cheese.

Pos. 2

is responsible for orchestrating the timing of all food coming out of the kitchen. To do this you must be vocal and communicate with Pos. 1 and Pos. 3 on what you need to complete a ticket. To succeed you have to process information fast, communicate, and react quickly. Pos. 2 garnishes all entrees that need lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. You also build taco salads and tacos. Pos. 2 is also considered fry position because you make chimichangas, flautas, kids corn dogs, chicken fingers, and french fries.

Pos. 3

is responsible for any grill items which includes fajitas, tacos carbon, mexican tacos, chicken monterey, fajita meat for any item (enchiladas, taco salads, etc..), and quesadillas. In this position, you will need to be fast and multitask to succeed.

Expectations

Pace

• Works at a fast and steady pace
• Works organized to eliminate extra or unnecessary steps
• Gets remakes out of the kitchen as fast as possible

Cleanliness

• Participates in "clean as you go" mentality
• Executes all cleaning duties
• Keeps the line, refrigerators, microwaves, steamers, and position sanitized, organized, and clean

Recipe Adherence

• Has knowledge of all items being prepared
• Produces all plates to recipe portioning and procedures

Portioning

• Always uses scales, measuring spoons, measuring cups, etc.. while producing plates
• Is consistent with quantity on every plate

Interaction with Staff and Management

• Works well with all staff members
• Takes direction well from management

Equipment Usage

• Uses tools (knives, Fryer, Impenger, etc..) correctly
• Cares for all tools and equipment
• Knows how to sanitize and operate all kitchen equipment

General

• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for your department
• Treat all staff members and guests with respect
• Contribute to a positive working environment
• Maintain confidentiality with all company information
• Ensure that you are knowledgeable of your specific responsibilities in the event of an emergency

Work Conditions

• Varied working hours to include weekends, holidays, late evenings, and early mornings as needed
• Must be able to stand and/or walk 8+ hours daily
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally, and objects over 50 lbs. rarely
• Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and climbing
• Occasional squatting, kneeling, crawling, and fine manipulation

Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• previous line kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant is preferred

General Qualification

• Professional in attitude, demeanor, and dress
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure

Acknowledgement

This job description defining qualifications, general responsibilities, and duties is intended as a guideline and is not to be considered as an all-inclusive list. Amendments, changes, or eliminations of any items listed on this job description are at the sole discretion of Ted’s Café Escondido Restaurants. Any changes deemed by the company will supersede the current contents of this job description.

The Company’s Human Resources Policies, Job Descriptions, Manuals, and other written materials are not intended to be an employment contract or guarantee of employment. Employment with Ted's Cafe Escondido Restaurants is "at will", meaning the company or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. No communication to the employee by any representative of Ted's Cafe Escondido Restaurants shall be deemed or constructed to be any guaranty of long term employment and/or a revocation of the "at will" employment policy.