Line Cook

Bosphorous-Turkish-Cuisine; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Dental Insurance option

Vision Insurance option

401k with company matching

Paid time off program

Job summary

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine in Orlando is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare dishes to our standards, set up stations, and work with other cooks to ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience, can stand for long periods, lift up to 40 lbs alone and 80 lbs with a team, and is available during days, nights, weekends and holidays. We offer an hourly position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar line cook role.
• Standing and walking up to eight hours continuously.
• Lifting up to 40lbs alone, and up to 80lbs with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and menu specifications.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas to ensure safe handling.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean kitchen.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures using equipment.
• Rotate stock and label products to ensure freshness.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure timely service.

Job description

Line Cook

• This position is responsible for executing kitchen operations by preparing dishes to company standards
• At least one year of work experience in a similar role is highly preferred
• Hourly with benefits available
• Work schedule includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Reports to Manager on Duty, Sous Chef, Lead Cook

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled line cook to join our team at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items to ensure high-quality dishes are served to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and menu specifications.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of coolers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock, and labeling product appropriately.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant's standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service and efficient operations.
• Maintain equipment and report any maintenance needs to the kitchen manager.
• Participate in menu planning and development, offering creative ideas and suggestions.
• Adhere to portion sizes and presentation standards to ensure consistent quality.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs to support the operation of the restaurant to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Dental Insurance option
• Vision Insurance option
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off program

Requirements

At least one year of work experience in a similar role is highly preferred

Standing and walking up to eight hours continuously

Lifting up to 40lbs alone, and up to 80lbs as a team