Line Cook

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced line cook to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot dishes, and to prepare and portion food before cooking.

You will plate and garnish dishes, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and follow portion controls and safety procedures. Candidates should have at least 2 years of kitchen experience and be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years kitchen preparation and cooking experience.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Knows and complies with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations for smooth service.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup 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 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication

Physical stamina

Standing endurance

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)