Line Cook

American Social; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Americansocialbar in Orlando, FL is seeking a dependable line cook to support a busy kitchen. You will read order tickets, prepare items to recipe standards, and prioritize cooking times to ensure timely meals for guests. You must maintain FIFO, proper portions, and sanitation while following safety procedures.

Late-night shifts required. English fluency and a Food Handling Certificate are required. You should lift up to 30 pounds and communicate well with guests and teammates while maintaining

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age requirement
• Late-night shifts (12 AM–3 AM possible)
• Food handling certificate required
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)
• Attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to stay stationary for up to 4 hours per shift
• Good communication with guests, management and co-workers

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets and prepare items according to recipes
• Prioritize cooking and preparation to balance guest meals
• Use FIFO to ensure freshness and minimize waste
• Ensure proper plate presentation, portioning, and recipe adherence
• Ensure sanitation, cleanliness of station and tools
• Provide complete and timely communication to team during shift
• Assist other employees as needed
• Maintain safety and sanitation procedures throughout shift

Skills

Fluent English

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