Line Cook

City of Lincoln; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Lincoln is seeking a line cook to ensure food is prepared to order while following recipes and department standards. You will communicate with kitchen and front-of-house staff and support the mission, vision, and values.

The role requires 2+ years in a high-volume kitchen, a valid food handler permit, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays. It is full-time with pay $19-$24 per hour plus a $2,500 hiring bonus after 90 days, plus benefits such as PTO and life-related options.

Qualifications

• Must have a current food handler’s permit or be able to obtain one before hire.
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience, preferably in a high-volume kitchen.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Effective communication skills with coworkers and the public.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to order following recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain proper portion control and presentation for consistency.
• Collaborate with front of house to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Organize ingredients, rotate stock, and ensure freshness.
• Follow all safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Provide prompt and courteous guest service.
• Set up, restock, maintain and clean prep areas.
• Monitor quality and consistency of all dishes from the line.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
• Uphold the company’s Mission/Vision/Values.

Skills

Current food handler permit

2 years cooking experience

Must be 18 years of age

Effective communication

Self-motivated / team player

Flexible schedule (weekends/holidays)

Job description

• Base Pay $19.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Name Kyle Keller
• Phone [phone]

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the line cook, you are responsible for ensuring food is prepared to order and department standards are followed. You know the menu items and are able to follow recipes to ensure food is prepared according to guidelines and standards. You are able to communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers in the kitchen, as well as front of house staff. All tasks and interactions are done in a way that upholds the company’s mission, vision, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current food handler’s permit or ability to obtain one prior to hire
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience preferably in a high-volume kitchen
• Must be 18 years of age
• Effective communication skills with coworkers and the public
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare food to order in accordance with quality food standards and written recipes
• Follow proper portion control and presentation techniques to ensure consistent quality and appearance of dishes
• Collaborate with front of house staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders and address any customer inquiries or concerns
• Organize food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock to ensure freshness of products
• Follow all safety procedure
• Ensure prompt and courteous service to guests to ensure all guest experiences are distinctively supreme
• Set up, restock maintain and clean food preparation areas.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of all food served from the lines.
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Attend all mandatory meetings
• Other duties as requested and assigned by your manager
• Uphold the company’s Mission/Vision/Values

PAY RANGE

$19.00 - $24.00/hr plus tips. (Receive a $2,500 hiring bonus upon successful completion of 90 days of employment.)

BENEFITS

• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick
• Training and development
• Resort discounts: free golf, discounts for accommodations, dining and marina rentals