Line Cook

Santa-Fe-Cattle-Company-; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa-Fe-Cattle-Company- in Shawnee, OK is seeking a Line Cook who is friendly, reliable, and able to work quickly. You will prepare items in the kitchen, follow recipes and presentation standards, and assist with cleaning and station organization.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork; candidates should have experience or willingness to learn knife handling, proper portions, and working under pressure to deliver quality meals.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, outgoing with good communication skills.
• Organized and able to think and act quickly and effectively.
• Eye for detail and dedication to quality.
• Must follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in various kitchen areas daily.
• Restock items as needed during the shift.
• Clean and maintain stations with safety and sanitation in mind.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen and storage areas.
• Ensure proper cooking times and plate presentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Attention to detail

Stress management

Tools

Knife handling

Food safety

Job description

Job Description: Line Cook

Must be friendly, outgoing, and possess good communication skills. Is organized and able to think and act quickly and effectively. Retains self-composure. Must possess a sense of urgency and timing. Must set high standards, be quality conscious, and have an eye for detail. Must take pride in personal appearance and have a sense of dedication to his/her job. Must display integrity and honesty in all aspects of his/her employment. Responsible for the daily preparation of food items in various areas of the kitchen. Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by the restaurant.

Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift. Cleans and maintains stations using good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills. Understands how to properly use and maintain all equipment in station. Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.

Duties and Requirements

• Able to communicate in, read, write, and understand the primary language of the work location.
• Can perform simple mathematical calculations as they relate to recipe execution.
• Able to stand and exert mobility for periods up to 6 hours in length.
• Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, and etc. weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Has an understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Possesses finger dexterity to use small tools adeptly.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must have the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, and all other employees.
• Previous prep or line cook experience preferred.
• Prepares, according to our standards and recipes, all products in the station that are assigned.
• Assists other line cooks when necessary.
• Communicates clearly and efficiently with other kitchen receives information and feedback from them on their needs, and takes action based on observation and information received.
• Observes quality of food in his/her station, taking all necessary actions to ensure our standards.
• Works as a team with all of our personnel.
• Takes responsibility for efficient food presentation and proper cooking times.
• Maintains kitchen equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by a manager.

Knowledge:

Specials menu abbreviations, Safe food temperatures, Cook times, Plate presentation, Proper portions/weights, Station procedures, Equipment operations, Menu items, knife handling skills, local and State health codes, Kitchen sanitation.

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.