Line Cook

The Mexicano; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a line cook to join their kitchen team in Scottsdale, Arizona. The successful candidate will prepare food according to the Executive Chef's specifications and assist with daily kitchen tasks. This role is crucial for ensuring high-quality food service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service, including chopping vegetables and butchering meat.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking experience

Understanding of cooking methods

Accuracy and speed

Familiar with best practices

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Job Overview

The line cook will prepare food to the exact specifications of the Executive Chef. Line cook duties will consist of assisting the Executive and Sous chef with their daily tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals.

Responsibilities and Duties

●Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

● Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

● Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

● Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions

● Clean up station and take care of leftover food

● Stock inventory appropriately

● Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

● Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

● Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Requirements

●Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook

● Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

● Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

● Familiar with industry’s best practices

● Culinary school diploma

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Compensation: Competitive salary