Line Cook

Original Roadhouse Grill; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Employee discounts

Comprehensive Benefits Package (Med/DV

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Plan

A dynamic and energetic work atmosfera

Job summary

Original Roadhouse Grill is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, plate, and garnish hot appetizers and entrees. You will read POS tickets, follow recipes, and ensure food safety and sanitation.

The role reports to the Restaurant Manager and requires maintaining hygiene standards and clean work areas. Responsibilities include setting up the line, rotating stock via FIFO, labeling and storing prepared items, and assisting with salads or prep for the line as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience preferred.
• Ability to read tickets and follow recipes.

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.
• Follows all health, safety, sanitation and security standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Employee discounts

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:

• 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