Line Cook

El Fenix Mexican Restaurant; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant chain in McKinney, Texas, is seeking a devoted team member to cook and assemble dishes in adherence to high quality and safety standards. This role involves preparing food items, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and collaborating effectively with fellow team members. Applicants must be certified Food Handlers, able to work in various conditions, and maintain proper food safety practices. A commitment to teamwork and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Must work in hot, humid, and loud environments.
• Standing position for long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to safely lift bags, cases, and stacks up to 40 pounds.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various food items per recipe standards.
• Maintain sufficient food product levels.
• Keep work station clean and sanitary.
• Follow safety laws and company policies.
• 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.

Skills

Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with Team Members

Reliable transportation

Heavy lifting up to 40 lbs

Reliable transportation

Dependable

Education

Certified Food Handler

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