Line Cook

Farmer Boys - Support Center; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Boys is seeking a Line Cook for our Phoenix kitchen. The role involves preparing meals to our standards with speed and consistency, collaborating with fellow cooks and servers to deliver high-quality dishes, and adhering to food safety procedures.

This position offers full-time and part-time opportunities in a team-oriented environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to food safety and sanitation procedures as trained and directed by the Manager in Charge.
• Prepares meals as assigned according to Farmer Boys cooking specifications and customer requests.
• Ensures correct portioning, sizing, plating, wrapping, and speed of service while maintaining quality.
• Communicates with cashiers to ensure correct order fulfillment and guest satisfaction.
• Maintains stock and cleanliness of required work areas as directed by the Manager in Charge.
• Follows the work schedule as posted or as arranged with the Manager in Charge.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading orders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE: Line Cook ADDRESS:4250 W.Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix, AZ,85053 REPORTS TO: General Manager
CLASSIFICATION:Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Restaurant Operations
LEVEL: Back of the House

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Non-exempt, full or part-timeposition. The line cook is responsible for Farmer Boys’ overall meal preparation and presentation in a consistent and efficient manner according to Farmer Boys’standards while using independent decision-making. Employees in this position provide customers with menu items as quickly, conveniently, and efficiently as possible in a friendly manner. A line cook is also required to work with other cooks and servers/cashiers in a team-like and friendly manner. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheresto food safety and sanitation procedures as trained and as directed by theManager in Charge
• Preparesmeals as assigned according to Farmer Boys cooking specifications andcustomer requests
• Ensurescorrect portioning, sizing, packaging, plate presentation, wrapping,freshness, and speed of service
• Followsfood preparation sheet to ensure appropriate stock levels for items used andprovides feedback to management in regard to par levels and usage
• Notifiesthe manager of any perishable items whose freshness is questionable
• Operates,cleans, and sharpens all appropriate food preparation equipment
• Reportsall spoilage and poor-quality products to the manager immediately
• Communicatewith cashiers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring correct orderfulfillment
• Maintainsstock and cleanliness of required work areas as directed by the Manager incharge
• Followsthe work schedule as posted unless a change in the schedule is arranged with the Manager in Charge

SpecificResponsibilities

• Proactivelyprotects critical limits and standards assigned to product critical controlpoints
• Unwaveringprotection of the safety of products above all other job priorities
• Immediatelynotifies the Manager in Charge of any food safety risks
• Requiredto periodically attend and implement assigned food safety training classesand educational opportunities
• Adheresto food safety standards and procedures
• Immediatelynotifies the Manager in Charge of any guest accidents or injuries and followsestablished procedures
• Alwaysprotects assets but does not put self at risk
• Practicessafe work habits and reports any unsafe conditions to the Manager
• Reads,understand, and follows instructions and labeling system on all Safety DataSheets

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES:

• Thisis a restaurant operation job
• Minimumage requirement is 17 years
• Understandthe importance of quality food products and overall food safety
• Abilityto take direction, read and comprehend written instructions
• Mustbe able to present state or County mandated Food Handler Card within the timeallowed for the specific State or County
• Mustpossess and display genuine concern, care, and empathy for all guests andtheir overall dining experience
• Mustbe detail-oriented and disciplined to complete assigned tasks in the pursuitof excellence
• Mustbehave and act in accordance with brand standards in all areas of food safetyand food preparation
• Mustunderstand and achieve company vision, mission, and goals
• Mustbe able to work as a team member and be an effective representative of thebrand
• Mustpossess the ability to effectively work independently or in teams,mindful of all timetables
• Maybe working for periods of time in kitchen environments with higher ambientair temperatures than normal
• Whileperforming the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to therisk of fumes. Use of solvents and industrialdegreasers are required regularly to clean equipment, tools, and floors; thefumes occur when cleaning
• Physicalrequirements include standing (up to 4 hours at a time); walking, bending,and
• Stooping(while preparing food and stocking). Requirements also include lifting (up to65 pounds) while putting away deliveries and/or stocking supplies.
• Approximately99% of time is spent in a standing and/or walking mode

WORK EXPERIENCE ANDEDUCATION:

• HighSchool Diploma or G.E.D. required
• 0-3Years of cook or preparation cook or combination of experience in arestaurant or food service establishment

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