Line Cook

Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in San Antonio is looking for an experienced Cook to prepare and cook a variety of dishes for guests. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a restaurant kitchen and a ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, freshness, and responding to guest feedback. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Food handling and safety

Ability to manage multiple priorities

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.