Line Cook

Roadhouse; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadhouse in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to cook, prepare, and build dishes exactly per company specifications and to set up stations per schematics. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include setting up and stocking stations, preparing ingredients, cooking on varied surfaces, following tickets, monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely and consistent plating, and upholding sanitation and

Qualifications

• Experience on a brigade-style line.
• Familiarity with cooking techniques.
• Food Handlers card required per location.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Fill out and sign station sheets.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (e.g., vegetables, meat, sauces).
• Cook food on various surfaces and equipment.
• Follow Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager instructions.
• Label and tag prepped items and monitor shortages.
• Read and execute food tickets and manage expo as needed.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and sanitation.

Skills

Line cook

Brigade line

Food preparation

Time management

Communication

Sanitation standards

Education

Food Handlers card

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The role of the Line Cook is to cook, prepare, and build food exactly per the company specifications and set up stations per schematics. Line cook duties will consist of assisting kitchen management with their daily tasks, while operating with a sense of urgency and maintaining professional communications.

Essential Functions

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Fill out and sign station sheets.
• Prepare ingredients to use for cooking (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering/cooking meat, and preparing sauces).
• Cook food on various surfaces and equipment.
• Report to and follow Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager instructions.
• Label and tag prepped and bottled items.
• Monitor, stock, and request orders when there are shortages of ingredients.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, per presentation requirements, and in a timely fashion.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations, along with safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.
• Needs to be knowledgeable throughout active productive lines.
• Fill out temperature logs.
• Understand and memorize fryer schematics.
• Maintain food quality and portion control.
• Use time management regarding food orders through constant multi-tasking.
• Read and execute food tickets.
• Manage Expo as needed.
• Review bathroom cleanliness (per training guidelines).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• Ability to work on a brigade-style line.
• Familiarity with cooking techniques and cooking procedures.
• Food Handlers card (as required per location).

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl,
• Stand, walk, climb stairs, balance;
• Use hands to grip, handle, feel, reach.
• Use cleaning compounds and cleaning products.
• Exposure to hot and/or cold temperatures.
• Lift 50 pounds at waist or shoulder level. Over 50 pounds requires usage of lift-assists.
• Requires normal color vision.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position due to the requirements of working with sharp tools and machinery.