Line Cook

Bigwhiskeys; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Cook to join their kitchen team. The successful candidate will accurately prepare and cook menu items while maintaining high standards of food quality and sanitation. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to stand for long periods. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of cooking experience and a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Ability to communicate clearly with kitchen and dining staff.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables for cooking.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Assumes full responsibility for the quality of food products served.

Skills

Communication

Food Preparation

Cooking

Sanitation Standards

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Summary of Position:

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Properly labeled and day dotted for proper rotation
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and/or marinating
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)