Line Cook

American Social - Orlando; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social - Orlando is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to join the team. You will read orders, prioritize timing, and prepare dishes with attention to portioning and presentation, adhering to recipes and safety standards.

The role requires keeping stations clean, assisting teammates, and communicating clearly across shifts. Candidates should have a food handling certificate and be able to work late-night hours, demonstrating speed, accuracy, and a strong customer-service mindset

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with reading, writing and spoken communication.
• High attention to detail, speed and accuracy in task execution.
• Willingness to work late night shifts (potential 12 AM–3 AM).
• Food handling certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets or listen for dishes to prepare.
• Prioritize cooking and prep to match guest timelines.
• Accommodate guests' special requests while maintaining standards.
• Prepare items using recipes, portions, and cooking standards.
• Use FIFO to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Maintain high production standards: consistency, firmness, and temperature.
• Ensure proper plate presentation, portioning, and recipe adherence.
• Operate cooking equipment to complete food orders.
• Keep station sanitized; clean floors, counters, and surfaces.
• Support teammates and communicate clearly during shifts.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures.
• Be prepared for weekly maintenance duties.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Speed and accuracy

Late-night shifts

Physical stamina

Education

Food handling certificate

Job description

Job Functions

• Live and embraces American Social Vision and Core Values
• Reports to work on time and prepared for the shift
• Follows all Image and Appearance standards
• Monitors product supply and replenishes stock when necessary.
• Reads order tickets and/or listens to what dishes are called to determine what items need to be prepared.
• Prioritizes cooking and preparation times of each order to ensure proper pacing of guest meals.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Prepares food items using recipe, proper portioning, and cooking standards to fulfill guests’ orders.
• Uses FIFO procedures to ensure freshness of product and eliminate waste.
• High production standards including, consistency, firmness, and temperature of food
• Ensures food is cooked to standards and guests’ specifications
• Ensure proper plate presentation, portioning, and recipe adherence
• Uses proper cooking equipment to prepare food items and to complete food orders
• Cleans station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards, and preparation surfaces using the proper cleaning solutions to ensure station remains sanitized
• Assists other employees as needed
• Demonstrate a helpful, positive attitude at all times to guests and employees
• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures
• Provide complete and timely communication to other employees throughout the shift
• Is prepared to conduct weekly maintenance duties
• Complete all assigned tasks and duties requested by managers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to work Late Night shifts, potentially to between 12 AM – 3AM
• Works assigned scheduled shifts
• Food handling certificate required
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Ability to transport items up to 30 pounds
• Remain in stationary position for up to 4 hours throughout work shift
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their

Compensation: To be discussed