Line Cook

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a dependable cook to accurately and efficiently prepare meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot items, and to portion and plate foods. Candidates will garnish plates and maintain clean, organized stations.

This role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, standing for long periods, and contributing to closing duties and prep as needed in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Clear communication with managers, kitchen and dining room staff.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other items for cooking on broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Maintains standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen rules.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient food at line stations for smooth service.
• Properly labels and rotates products; follows plate presentation and garnish setup.
• Keeps work stations clean and sanitary and assists in closing the kitchen.

Skills

Food prep

Meat cooking

Seafood cooking

Kitchen cleanliness

Teamwork

Job description

Summary of Position:
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Summary of Position:
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Properly labeled and day dotted for proper rotation
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and/or marinating
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)