Line Cook

American Social; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social in Tampa, FL is seeking a dependable line cook to support daily kitchen operations. You will read tickets, prepare dishes to recipe, and maintain high standards of portioning, timing, and plate presentation.

The role requires English fluency, a food handling certificate, late-night shifts, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. You will work with a team to ensure guest orders are fulfilled accurately and sanitation standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ability to work late-night shifts, potentially between 12 AM and 3 AM.
• Works assigned scheduled shifts.
• Food handling certificate required.
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, and 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 shift.
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets and/or listen to what dishes are called to determine what items need to be prepared.
• Prioritize 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.

Skills

English fluency

Late night shifts

Attention to detail

Food handling

Lift 30 pounds

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