Line Cook

American Social - Fort Lauderdale; Seven Isles (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social - Fort Lauderdale is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare items according to recipes, portioning, and plating standards. You will read orders, prioritize timings, and assist with maintaining a clean, sanitized station while ensuring guest satisfaction.

The role requires adherence to safety rules, FIFO, and clear communication with the team. Must be at least 18, fluent in English, and hold a food handling certificate, with the ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Ability to work late-night shifts (potentially 12 AM–3 AM).
• Food handling certificate required.
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform tasks with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using recipes, proper portioning, and cooking standards to fulfill orders.
• Read order tickets and prep items accordingly, prioritizing timing for guest meals.
• Maintain station sanitation and cleanliness; clean floors, counters, tools, and surfaces.
• Follow FIFO procedures and ensure proper plate presentation and recipe adherence.
• Provide complete and timely communication with team and management throughout the shift.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Stamina and standing

Job description

Job Functions:

• Live and embraces American Social Vision and Core Values


• Reports to work on time and prepared for the shift


• Follows all Image and Appearance standards


• Monitors product supply and replenishes stock when necessary.


• Reads order tickets and/or listens to what dishes are called to determine what items need to be prepared.


• Prioritizes cooking and preparation times of each order to ensure proper pacing of guest meals.


• Accommodate guests' special requests.


• Prepares food items using recipe, proper portioning, and cooking standards to fulfill guests’ orders.


• Uses FIFO procedures to ensure freshness of product and eliminate waste.


• High production standards including, consistency, firmness, and temperature of food


• Ensures food is cooked to standards and guests’ specifications


• Ensure proper plate presentation, portioning, and recipe adherence


• Uses proper cooking equipment to prepare food items and to complete food orders


• Cleans station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards, and preparation surfaces using the proper cleaning solutions to ensure station remains sanitized


• Assists other employees as needed


• Demonstrate a helpful, positive attitude at all times to guests and employees


• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures


• Provide complete and timely communication to other employees throughout the shift


• Is prepared to conduct weekly maintenance duties


• Complete all assigned tasks and duties requested by managers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age


• Ability to work Late Night shifts, potentially to between 12 AM – 3AM


• Works assigned scheduled shifts


• Food handling certificate required


• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write


• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy


• Ability to transport items up to 30 pounds


• Remain in stationary position for up to 4 hours throughout work shift


• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their