Line Cook

Southerleigh Hospitality Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southerleigh Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes for restaurant guests, focusing on quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience and a ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification (or willingness to obtain one). Weekend availability is required, and you should be able to stand for long periods and lift 30+ lbs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification (or willingness to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking quality and rotating stock.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures to cook food properly.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or experience.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification. Weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours