Line Cook

Workstream; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Italian Kitchen is seeking an experienced Line Cook to contribute to our fine dining kitchen. You will prepare, cook and garnish a variety of dishes to established standards, working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining food safety, following production schedules, and ensuring plate presentation meets our standards. We value teamwork, knife skills, and the ability to work with a range of kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• 2 years cooking experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Conversational English vocabulary.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with weights, volumes, and distances.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Proficient with listed kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and garnish foods to established standards.
• Follow production schedule and maintain quality.
• Maintain food storage, handling procedures, and labeling.
• Procure and portion ingredients, control waste, and ensure consistency.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station and equipment.
• Assist with plate presentation and garnish setup.
• Move and set up equipment as needed and work safely.

Skills

Team orientation

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Knife skills

English communication

Tools

Pasta Maker

Tilting Steam Kettle

Tilting Braising Skillet

Pressureless Steamer

Deep Fryer

Rotary and Convection Ovens

Griddles

Burners

Salamander

Buffalo Chopper

Electric Mixers

Electric Slicers

Scales

Wok

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking experienced Line Cooks with an excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures in fine dining cooking. The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking and garnishing various foods efficiently within The Italian Kitchen established standards in every aspect.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain food storage and handling procedures.
• Maintain food quality and nutritional standards.
• Perform technical culinary food production, portion control, and service standards.
• Follow production schedule.
• Food preparation of meats/poultry/game/fish, vegetables, and fruits, to include:
• Washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables and fruits.
• Weighing and measuring ingredients.
• Methods of combination: stirring, mixing, whipping, breading, etc.
• Cooking: steaming, sautéing, frying, baking, roasting, braising, boiling, poaching, broiling.
• Maintain cooking temperature, product cooling and labeling.
• Lifting and moving equipment to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station, equipment.
• Distribute supplies utensils, and portable equipment.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at work station to ensure a smooth service period.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years cooking experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Conversational English vocabulary.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strong team orientation with fellow team members.
• Proficient knife skills and use of the following equipment:
• Pasta Maker
• Tilting Steam Kettle
• Tilting Braising Skillet
• Pressureless Steamer
• Deep Fryer
• Rotary and Convection Ovens
• Griddles
• Burners
• Salamander
• Buffalo Chopper
• Electric Mixers
• Electric Slicers
• Scales
• Wok
• Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Legally able to work in the US; verified by E-Verify.