Line Cook

American Social; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social is seeking a line cook to join its kitchen team. The candidate will read orders, prepare dishes to standard recipes, and manage timing to ensure guests receive meals promptly.

You will maintain FIFO, keep workstations clean, and handle special requests with a positive team attitude. Role requires a food handling certificate, ability to work late-night hours, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work late night shifts (potentially 12 AM–3 AM).
• Ability to work assigned shifts.
• Food handling certificate required.
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Attention to detail, speed and accuracy in performing duties.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to remain stationary for up to 4 hours during shift.
• Candidate should communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets and prepare items accordingly.
• Prioritize cooking and preparation times to ensure timely guest meals.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Prepare food using recipes, portions and cooking standards.
• Maintain FIFO to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Ensure proper plate presentation and adherence to recipes.
• Operate cooking equipment to complete orders.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized station and work areas.

Skills

English proficiency

Late-night availability

Attention to detail

Speed and accuracy

Physical stamina

Education

Food handling certificate

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