Line Cook

The Patriot Golf Club; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patriot Golf Club in Oklahoma seeks a line cook to support a fast-paced kitchen. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, and cook assigned portions under the direction of the head or sous chef.

You will maintain cleanliness, plate dishes with garnish, and work with the team to ensure timely service. Evening and weekend availability is expected in a busy club kitchen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training provided.
• Knowledge of standard cooking, baking and grilling techniques.
• Able to work cooperatively in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Capable of maintaining composure under pressure.
• Strong time management and math skills; follows directions precisely.
• Keeps up with sanitation rules and safety practices.
• Learns new recipes and procedures quickly.
• Manages resources and prevents stockouts.
• Monitors personal performance and seeks improvements.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen stations and line before opening.
• Cook specific portions of plated meals as directed by head or sous chef.
• Assist with cutting, marinating and precooking foods.
• Maintain pace with other cooks so meals are ready together.
• Help other line cooks when running behind.
• Assemble dishes and garnish for attractive presentation.
• Plate food attractively to enhance customer enjoyment.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and organize the kitchen with the team.
• Wrap unused items and shut off equipment at end of shift.
• Clean and sanitize the area; participate in closing cleaning.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Critical thinking

Time management

Following directions

Recipe learning

Math skills

Sanitation knowledge

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma

On-the-job training

Job description

A line cook is usually assigned the task of preparing the food in a specific area or along the line in a restaurant kitchen such as the vegetable prep area or the grill.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Of a Line Cook

• Helps set up the whole kitchen prior to a restaurant's opening.
• Sets up a station by bringing all containers of necessary food items to that point in the line.
• Cooks a specific portion of each plated meal as assigned by either the head or sous chef.
• Assists with cutting, marinating and precooking foods.
• Keeps pace with other cooks on the line so that all food is ready for each plate at the same time.
• Steps in to help another line cook who is running behind.
• Assembles dishes and provides garnishment.
• Plates food in an attractive manner to maximize customer enjoyment.
• Pitches in, along with the rest of the staff, to maintain sanitary conditions and organization in the kitchen.
• Wraps unused items and stores in proper areas at the end of a shift, and shuts off all equipment at the station.
• Cleans and sanitizes the area with soap and warm water.
• Participates in cleaning the rest of the kitchen before the restaurant closes for the night.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Has knowledge of standard cooking, baking and grilling techniques.
• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Works cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Has the ability to perform calmly under pressure.
• Uses critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems quickly.
• Manages time effectively.
• Understands and follows written and verbal directions explicitly and asks questions for clarity when necessary.
• Learns new recipes and new procedures rapidly.
• Possesses strong mathematical skills.
• Stays up-to-date on changes in state and county sanitation requirements.
• Manages material resources well and places new orders soon enough to prevent running out of supplies.
• Monitors personal performance and makes improvements where needed.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma.
• On-the-job training.

Work Environment

• Stands on feet for long periods of time while cutting, stirring, grilling, frying and otherwise preparing food.
• Performs heavy lifting by carrying large sacks of flour, sugar, meats, vegetables and other ingredients.
• Works odd hours like late evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Endures hot temperatures, loud noises and some stress in the fast-paced kitchen environment.