Line Cook

Evolving Solution Services; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Mason City, IA, seeks a dedicated Line Cook to join a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, cook appetizers through desserts, and ensure portions and presentation meet the guest experience standards.

You'll manage a station, maintain cleanliness, coordinate timing with the team, follow safety guidelines, and support other departments as needed. Experience with food safety certifications is required, and you must lift up to 50 lbs and stand for

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certificate is required.
• Safe Serving Certificate is required.
• Ability to operate commercial dish machine and warmers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook a range of dishes from appetizers to desserts.
• Manage a kitchen station during service (grill, sauté, or pantry).
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safety guidelines.
• Coordinate timing of orders to ensure timely service.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and inventory as needed.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and other departments.

Skills

Food Safety

Teamwork

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Safe Serving Certificate

Job description

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Line Cook

Manual Labor Mason City, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1415

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Hourly

ACCOUNTABILITY

As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a wide range of dishes, from appetizers to entrees. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality and presentation standards.

REPORTS TO AND IS SERVED BY: Head Chef & Restaurant Manager

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

WHAT TO EXPECT

Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping, slicing, and marinating, following recipes and kitchen guidelines.

Cooking: Cook and prepare a variety of dishes, such as appetizers, entrees, and desserts, ensuring proper portion control and presentation.

Station Management: Manage a specific station (e.g., grill, sauté, or pantry) during service, including cooking, plating, and maintaining cleanliness.

Quality Control: Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes, ensuring they meet the restaurant's standards for taste, presentation, and safety.

Timing: Coordinate the timing of multiple orders to ensure all dishes are served simultaneously, maintaining an efficient and smooth kitchen operation.

Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including following food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Inventory Control: Keep track of ingredient levels, notify the kitchen manager of any low inventory, and assist in receiving and storing deliveries.

Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure a cohesive and successful kitchen team.

Adaptability: Be prepared to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure kitchen environment, while maintaining composure and efficiency.

Compliance: Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines, as well as restaurant policies. Other duties as assigned and supporting other departments when required.

Attend and participate in all property or department meetings as requested. Obtain any required certifications necessary.

HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO

Build Brand standards, maintain food safety policies and procedures, guest satisfaction, maintain a clean and welcoming environment, and support operations.

SOFT SKILLS

CHARACTERISTICS:Agreeable, patient, stable, self-confident, analytical, drives change, methodical.

MINDSET: Entrepreneurial and infinite mindset, which prioritizes both personal and professional growth.

HARD SKILLS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Food Handlers Certificate is required. Safe Serving Certificate is required.

Must be able to operate commercial dish machine, vacuum, carpet cleaner, and similar commercial equipment used to maintain the hotel.

Be familiar with or capable of learning the computer systems and electronic machines used to carry out the tasks of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50+ lbs. Standing for extended periods and performing repetitive motions.

TRAVEL:N/A

POSITION: On-site work at the hotel property.