Line Cook

Mosquito Joe of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player where you will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills. This role involves preparing and cooking a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables while ensuring quality and presentation standards are met. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean kitchen environment and assisting in food prep during busy periods. If you are passionate about cooking and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy the chance to grow your skills in a supportive atmosphere while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Ability to communicate clearly with kitchen and dining room personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items for cooking using various kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area.

Skills

Kitchen Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Tools

Broilers

Grills

Fryers

Convection Oven

Flat Top Range

Job description

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 and 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 the quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, 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. Properly labeled and day dotted for proper rotation
• 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, 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 MOD

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years 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)