Line Cook

ARK; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK in Memphis is seeking a detail-oriented line cook who takes pride in consistent, high-quality plate presentation. You will ensure dishes are cooked to order, following recipes, timing, and plating standards to delight guests.

You should be comfortable with poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing, frying, and baking, and able to communicate clearly with kitchen staff. A high school diploma or GED and prior food service experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some food service experience preferred.
• Hardworking, detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage rules.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with visitors, vendors and coworkers.
• Keep workstations, counters and equipment clean and sanitary per health rules.
• Set up and stock food stations for the shift.
• Prepare orders on the line by cooking items to order and following recipes.
• Adhere to storage and waste control standards for foods.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Team player

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our busy restaurant is looking for a detail-oriented individual with exceptional time management abilities who is passionate about providing clients with an exceptional dining experience. As our next line cook, you will be responsible for ensuring that every dish is cooked and presented following appropriate recipes, presentation standards, and with accuracy for the guest order.

We need an experienced cook who is comfortable with a variety of cooking techniques such as poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking. Our ideal applicant is a team player who can successfully communicate with other kitchen staff to keep our restaurant running efficiently. If you have a friendly and energetic attitude with a passion for food,

Compensation: $15 - $16 hourly

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED
• We prefer some experience working in the food service industry
• Candidates must be hardworking, detail-oriented, and have a strong work ethic
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
• Ability to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all interactions with visitors, vendors and colleagues are conducted in a professional and friendly manner
• Keep all workstations, counters, cooking equipment, and refrigerators clean and sanitary according to health and safety rules
• Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift
• Prepare food orders on the line by cooking items to order, grilling, broiling, sauteing and meet all presentation guidelines and follow standard recipes
• Adhere to established storage and waste control standards for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products to ensure quality food is served