Line Cook

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

EL CORAZON Restaurante in South Portland is seeking a motivated line cook to join a professional kitchen team. You will set up the station, monitor line stock, and assemble dishes with precise portion control to meet service standards.

Work closely with front-of-house and kitchen supervisors to ensure meals are prepared and plated on time. Candidates should be dependable, mature, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Motivated, professional, mature, and dependable team player.
• Set up station before rush; ensure sufficient line supplies.
• Monitor line items and communicate low stock to prep cooks.
• Assemble dishes per presentation and portion specifications.
• Maintain clean station and equipment; follow shift cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up station before the start of the rush, ensuring enough product in the line at all times.
• Indicate to preparation cooks when items in the line are running low so they can restock as needed.
• Assemble dishes as requested by front-of-house through POS, following portion and presentation specs.
• Coordinate with line cooks and kitchen supervisor to ensure timely food readiness.
• Keep work station and equipment clean at end of shift and perform assigned cleaning tasks.

Skills

Motivated

Professional

Mature

Dependable

Tools

POS System

Job description

EL CORAZON Restaurante SOUTH PORTLAND IS HIRING

We are seeking the right candidate that is motivated, professional, mature, dependable to work in a team environment.

• Set up station before the start of the rush making sure there is enough product in the line at all times - supplies must be available and ready for use


• Indicate to preparation cooks when items in the line are running low so that they can prepare and restock according to need.


• Assemble dishes, as requested by front-of-the-house staff through POS System, strictly following portion control and presentation specifications within El Corazon service time standards - making sure they follow exact specifications of our customers.


• Work and communicate with other line cooks and kitchen supervisor to make sure food is ready at the right time.


• Responsible for cleaning work station and equipment at the end of the shift


• Perform cleaning duties as assigned hours will be discussed during interview

Job Specifics

Location: South Portland