Line Cook

ACCESS | MANAGEMENT ∙ REALTY ∙ MAINTENANCE ∙ LIFESTYLE; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

ACCESS | MANAGEMENT ∙ REALTY ∙ MAINTENANCE ∙ LIFESTYLE in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Line Cook to ensure quality preparation and proper handling of all menu items in a busy kitchen.

You will work at one or more stations, follow recipes, assist with cleaning and storage, and help with pre-service prep while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. English communication required; previous kitchen experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and guests.
• Must communicate in English and read instructions in English.
• Proficient in cooking methods including sautéing, braising, fryer, poaching, roasting.
• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Able to work in a clean, organized way with safe food handling practices.
• Able to work in a hot kitchen environment.
• Food Handler certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food at one or more kitchen stations: pantry, saute, grill.
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure consistent preparation to guest specifications.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and equipment upkeep.
• Support proper storage, preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items.
• Assist with advance prep before service hours.
• Follow safety guidelines including safe-handling of food items and knife safety.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Reading English

Cooking methods

Kitchen experience

Safety practices

Food Handler cert

Job description

Job Overview

Line Cooks are to ensure the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items.

Reports to

Restaurant Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation in one or more stations of a large commercial kitchen: pantry, saute, grill
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure consistent preparation according to guest specifications
• Participate in cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Assist with proper storage, preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items
• Assist with food preparation in advance of food service hours
• Follow all safety guidelines including safe-handling of food items, knife safety, safe usage of kitchen equipment, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have flexible schedule including availability on days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public
• Must be able to verbally communicate in English
• Must be able to read written instructions in English
• To be able to demonstrate and execute the various cooking methods including sautéing, braising, fryer, poaching, roasting and all the other subtle variations of them
• Previous kitchen experience is required
• Must be able to work in a clean and organized fashion with strict adherence to all safe food handling practices
• Must be able to work in a hot kitchen environment
• Active Food Handler certificate is preferred