Line Cook

American Social - Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social - Tampa is seeking a dependable line cook to prepare dishes, follow recipes, and maintain high production standards in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work closely with the team to deliver quality meals on time.

Responsibilities include reading tickets, prioritizing orders, using FIFO to ensure freshness, plating with consistency, and upholding sanitation and safety procedures. Evening and late-night shifts are required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Food handling certificate required.
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Remain in stationary position for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets and determine items to prepare.
• Prioritize cooking and preparation times to pace guest meals.
• Prepare food using recipes, proper portions, and cooking standards.
• Use FIFO to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Ensure proper plate presentation and recipe adherence.
• Clean station surfaces and maintain sanitation.
• Communicate effectively with team throughout shift.
• Support other staff and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Late-night shifts

Food handling certificate

Attention to detail

English fluent

Team communication

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