Line Cook

Big Whiskey; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Whiskey is seeking a line cook to prepare meats and seafood, vegetables, soups, and other hot items with precision and speed. You will plate dishes, garnish plates, and ensure consistency with our standards in a fast-paced kitchen in Madison, AL.

Applicants should have 2+ years of kitchen experience, be able to stand for long periods, and lift up to 40 pounds. The role requires clear communication with staff and adherence to safety and cleanliness rules.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of 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.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other equipment.
• Ensure quality and consistency of products; follow portion sizes and recipes.
• Plate and garnish dishes per standard presentation; prepare appropriate garnishes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work station and proper rotation of food items.
• Close the kitchen using the closing checklist and assist others with closing tasks.
• Attend scheduled meetings and contribute suggestions for improvement.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Tools

Broilers

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Sauté burners

Convection oven

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 equipmentAssumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products servedKnows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and proceduresStocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service periodPortions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Properly labeled and day dotted for proper rotationMaintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipmentPrepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and/or marinatingFollows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishesHandles, stores, and rotates all products properlyAssists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as neededCloses the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchenAttends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvementPerforms other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MODQualifications:Be 17 years of ageA minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cookingAt least 6 months experience in a similar capacityMust be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnelBe able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 poundsBe able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)