Line Cook

PEG Companies, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

PEG Companies, Inc. in Sacramento seeks a Line Cook to support the culinary team by preparing and cooking items per recipes, ensuring quality and presentation. You will work with chefs and servers to deliver timely dishes in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires teamwork, multitasking, and a professional appearance with a positive attitude. Culinary training or degree is preferred, along with local food handler certification and willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Qualificações

• Culinary training or degree preferred; prior kitchen experience required.
• Must meet local food handler certification requirements.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability and willingness to work a long, varied, and flexible schedule including weekends, days, nights, and holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items following recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Set up and stock workstations with necessary supplies, equipment, and ingredients.
• Maintain portion control and consistency across all dishes.
• Assist in preparing daily specials and banquets as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with training and safety protocols.
• Communicate with chefs, servers, and teammates to ensure smooth service flow.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Adhere to company policies for handling, storing, and disposing of food products.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment to prevent accidents and cross-contamination.
• Assist fellow cooks, chefs, and kitchen staff as needed during busy service periods.
• Support inventory, prep work, and restocking efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to maintain efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Other duties may be assigned by management

Conhecimentos

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Schedule flexibility

Formação académica

Culinary training or degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food items according to recipes, quality standards and presentation guidelines. This role works as part of the culinary team to ensure timely and consistent delivery of menu items, supporting a smooth kitchen operation and an exceptional guest dining experience.

Prepare, cook, and plate menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.

Set up and stock workstations with necessary supplies, equipment, and ingredients.

Maintain portion control and consistency across all dishes.

Assist in preparing daily specials and banquets as needed.

Ensure workstations and equipment are clean, sanitized, and organized at all times.

Properly store, rotate, and label all food products to maintain freshness and safety.

Operate kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with training and safety protocols.

Communicate with chefs, servers, and teammates to ensure smooth service flow.

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Adhere to company policies for handling, storing, and disposing of food products.

Maintain a safe and clean working environment to prevent accidents and cross-contamination.

Assist fellow cooks, chefs, and kitchen staff as needed during busy service periods.

Support inventory, prep work, and restocking efforts.

Work collaboratively with the culinary team to maintain efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Other duties may be assigned by management

Requirements:

Culinary training or degree preferred. Previous kitchen experience required.

Must meet all local food handler certification requirements.

Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.

Professional appearance and positive attitude.

Ability and willingness to work a long, varied, and flexible schedule including weekends, days, nights, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Must tolerate prolonged periods of standing, walking; occasional kneeling, bending, and stooping.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Must tolerate exposure to cleaning solutions.