Line Cook

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Germantown (TN); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe in Germantown, TN is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and plate dishes to our standards, maintaining presentation and quality across all menu items.

Key responsibilities include portion control, temperature monitoring, inventory awareness, and strict adherence to health and safety guidelines. This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work evenings and weekends in a busy restaurant setting.

Competenze

• Proven ability to prepare menu items consistently per recipes and requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience using a variety of kitchen tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to multitask under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Comfortable with potentially crowded spaces, varying temperatures and noise.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand long periods.

Mansioni

• Prepare and cook items according to recipes and standards to ensure presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food prep standards to maintain consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor temperatures with thermometers to ensure proper cooking and storage.
• Report quality issues or delays to kitchen leadership.
• Track inventory levels and alert staff to low stock.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality expectations from the station.
• Follow procedures for allergies and dietary restrictions to keep guests safe.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and clean kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and support efficient operation.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support kitchen operations.

Conoscenze

Menu item preparation

Follow recipes

Flexible shifts

Knife skills

Communication

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Strumenti

Sharp knives

Kitchen equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Overview: The Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen staff, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the restaurant’s standards. This position demands a high level of kitchen competence and the ability to handle a fast-paced cooking environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.