Line Cook

Bigwhiskeys; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking an experienced kitchen cook to accurately prepare meats, seafood, and other food items. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring quality standards are met, and assisting in food preparation. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of high-volume kitchen experience, be able to communicate effectively, and have the physical capability to handle food products. Join a dynamic kitchen team focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Ability to communicate clearly with various personnel.
• Capability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of foods using different cooking methods.
• Ensure quality and compliance with portion sizes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen workstation.
• Assist in food prep during off-peak periods.
• Follow proper closing procedures for kitchen stations.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation and equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods.
• Follows plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows closing checklists.
• Attends scheduled meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by kitchen manager or MOD.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Cooking methods

Food safety compliance

Communication

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.

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)