Line Cook

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top restaurant is seeking a Line Cook to join their team in Poplar Bluff, MO. The role involves preparing and cooking various food items, ensuring quality and cleanliness in a busy kitchen environment. Candidates must have prior kitchen experience and the ability to work under pressure, consistent with a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in similar role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables for cooking.
• Maintains clean and sanitary work station area.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup.

Skills

Communication

Cooking

Kitchen Preparation

Job description

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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)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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