Line Cook

American Social; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social is seeking a diligent food preparation team member to support kitchen operations in Orlando. You will read order tickets, prepare items per recipes, and maintain timely pace to ensure guest meals are served hot and correctly.

Responsibilities include handling FIFO, maintaining plate presentation, and staying on top of sanitation standards. The role requires 18+ and the ability to work late-night hours, with English fluency and proper food handling certification.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willing to work late-night shifts (potentially 12 AM–3 AM).
• Food handling certificate required.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak).
• Able to transport items up to 30 pounds.
• Maintain focus with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets and prepare items according to recipes.
• Prioritize cooking and prep times to pace guest meals.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Use FIFO to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Ensure proper plate presentation and portioning.
• Keep station clean and sanitized throughout shift.
• Communicate effectively with team and management.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Late night availability

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