Line Cook

Wet Willie's; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a skilled cook to ensure the quality and safety of food preparation. Responsibilities include cooking dishes to order, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and adhering to health standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a dining setting, possess solid communication and organizational skills, and be able to handle a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in fine dining hospitality and/or casual dining restaurant.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift 25 lbs., and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Cook exact number of items ordered by each customer.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.

Skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Effective communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep fryers, or pizza ovens.
• Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
• Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
• Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in fine dining hospitality and/or casual dining restaurant
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to stand for long period so time, lift 25 lbs., and bend, climb or work in confined spaces
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• You must have organizational and time management skills and demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills