Line Cook

Cinepolis-Moviehouse & Eatery; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cinepolis-Moviehouse & Eatery is seeking a Line Cook to prepare batched, prep and live orders according to recipes, ensuring guest satisfaction through quality presentation and taste.

You will read and execute recipes, stock stations, and maintain food safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment. Weekend and holiday availability is required, with strong teamwork and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Possess a current Texas Food Handler Card.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Professional communication skills required.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to do repetitive work.
• Take direction and work in a team environment.
• Work in a fast paced environment and stay calm under pressure.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• Demonstrate cooking skills and ability to follow established menus and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Reads, comprehends, and executes recipes according to the recipe card or batch card.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary timely manner according to food handler guidelines.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the operation.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station while practicing FIFO, exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Understands HAACP and how it affects our operation & guests.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or any manager.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and cooking temperatures.
• Knowledge of where and how everything is stored.
• Labels and dates all food items; stores and rotates food as needed.
• Reports to managers when something is broken or needs repair.
• Communicates with prep cooks and servers.
• Follows opening and closing procedures.
• Flexible with job duties.

Skills

Professional cooking

Knife handling

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

The role of the line cook is to prepare batched, prep and live orders according to the specified recipes for our guests, staff, and owners. Guest satisfaction in our operation revolves around the food appearance, quality and overall dining experience. The line cook is responsible for ensuring that every dish served meets the highest of quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines
• Reads, comprehends, and executes recipes according to the recipe card or batch card
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary timely manner according to food handler guidelines
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the operation
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift
• Cleans and maintains station while practicing FIFO, exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas
• Understands HAACP and how it affects our operation & guests
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or any manager
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and cooking temperatures
• Knowledge of where and how everything is stored
• Labels and dates all food items; stores and rotates food as needed
• Reports to managers when something is broken or needs repair
• Communicates with prep cooks and servers
• Follows opening and closing procedures
• Flexible with job duties

Requirements

• Possess a current Texas Food Handler Card
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Professional communication skills required
• Available to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to do repetitive work
• Take direction and work in a team environment
• Work in a fast paced environment and stay calm under pressure
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task
• Have a commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge
• Demonstrate cooking skills and ability to follow established menus and recipe
• Must have a good attitude and be willing to work hard and learn