Line Cook

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar is seeking an experienced line cook to accurately prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, and other hot items, and to plate and garnish dishes to specification.

The role requires 2+ years in kitchen prep and cooking, plus at least 6 months in a similar capacity. You must communicate clearly with managers and staff and be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Clear communication with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meats, seafood, vegetables, and other items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensures 100% quality and adheres to standard portion sizes and recipes.
• Maintains clean, sanitary work station and proper rotation of products.
• Assists in food prep during peak times and closes the kitchen per checklist.
• Follows plate presentation and garnish standards.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Cooking

Communication

Physical stamina

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)