Line Cook

Local Favorite Restaurants; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Favorite Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Team Member in Irving, TX to cook and assemble dishes to brand standards. You will operate broilers, ovens, grills, and other equipment, stock stations, and ensure safe handling and presentation of meals for guests.

You will work as part of a team, maintain cleanliness, follow recipes, assist during peak periods, and help close the kitchen per the closing checklist while upholding safety and quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Certified Food Handler in the applicable state.
• Ability to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environments.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Reliable transportation.
• Minimum age 17.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables using brand kitchen equipment per recipes.
• Stock and maintain line station to ensure smooth service.
• Portion food according to standard sizes.
• Keep a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Ensure proper plate presentation and garnish.
• Rotate and label all products safely.
• Assist in food prep during peak times.
• Assist in closing duties and kitchen cleanup.
• Maintain safety and comply with local, state, and federal laws.
• Report unsafe conditions to management.
• Ensure all dishes and equipment are clean and organized.
• Be a team player; support FRG Brands.
• Assist in restaurant cleanliness and upkeep.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Job Purpose: To share the love of our brands by cooking and assembling dishes according to brand standards and uphold the restaurant’s high quality standards while actively contributing to the operation each and every shift.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to brand recipe standards.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products, based on rate of sale, at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• 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.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, labels, 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 station. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all local, state, and federal safety laws as well as Company safety policies.
• Understand safe food and equipment handling
• Understands and follows all BOH standards for safety and cleanliness.
• Report any unsafe working conditions or problems to Management.
• Ensure all dishes, cookware, equipment, and supplies are clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Be a team player.
• Share the love of all FRG Brands.
• Assist in the cleanliness and upkeep of the restaurant.
• Complete and set-ups, side work, and/or closing duties assigned.
• Ensure safe food handling and general restaurant safety for Guests and Team Members.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Food Handler in respective state
• Must be able to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environments for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Must be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stacks (up to 40 pounds) many times per shift.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow Team Members
• Possess the ability to maintain effective working relationships with all Team Members