Line Cook

Original Roadhouse Grill; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k)

Paid sick leave

EAP

Energetic atmosphere

Career development

Job summary

Original Roadhouse Grill in Medford, OR is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, plate, and garnish hot appetizers and entrees, reading tickets via POS and delivering consistent quality. The role requires setup, sanitation, FIFO rotation, labeling, and teamwork under kitchen time pressures.

A clean, professional appearance and adherence to health standards are expected; the team offers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Sets up work area, equipment and utensils.
• Reads tickets processed through the POS system.
• Prepares items ordered through the POS system according to recipe book.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Rotates products according to FIFO principle.
• Covers, labels, dates and stores prepared products.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene in compliance with local health ordinances.
• Cleans work area, stores utensils, disassembles and cleans equipment.
• On occasion, the Line Cook will need to operate the dish machine and may be required to prepare salads and raw product for the use on the cook’s line.
• Follows all health, safety, sanitation and security standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job description

SUMMARY

The Line Cook prepares, plates and garnishes all hot appetizers and entrees.

Reports To: Restaurant Manager

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up work area, equipment and utensils.


• Reads tickets processed through the POS system.


• Prepares items ordered through the POS system according to recipe book.


• Maintains safety and sanitation standards at all times.


• Rotates products according to FIFO principle.


• Covers, labels, dates and stores prepared products.


• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene in compliance with local health ordinances.


• Cleans work area, stores utensil, disassembles and cleans equipment.


• On occasion, the Line Cook will need to operate the dish machine and may be required to prepare salads and raw product for the use on the cook’s line.


• Follows all health, safety, sanitation and security standards.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

The Line Cook must be well groomed and neatly dressed in a clean uniform. See employee handbook for a complete description of the dress code for the back of the house employee. Grill cooks must wear a chef’s coat.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Actions:

The Line Cook will be required to engage in the following physical action for up to an eight-hour shift:

• 60% Standing


• 5% Walking


• 5% Carrying


• 5% Lifting


• 15% Reaching


• 10% Cleaning

The Line Cook will be required to lift up to 50 pounds. The Line Cook works under extreme time pressures to complete orders, considerable dexterity is required. The fryer station entails working with shortening heated to 350 F. The broiler station entails extended periods of work over open flames.

Environmental Exposure:

The Line Cook is exposed to heat, moisture, smoke and cleaning chemicals used in the kitchen.

The Line Cook engages in extensive verbal interaction with co-workers and is exposed to potentially frustrating situations. The Line Cook must work well with limited supervision.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/LTD)


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid sick leave


• Employee Assistance Plan


• A dynamic and energetic work atmosphere


• Career development