Line Cook

Tavistock Restaurant Collection; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is looking for a talented Line Cook to join their team in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing menu items, ensuring quality and hygiene, and collaborating effectively with kitchen staff. This role is perfect for someone passionate about the culinary arts and providing outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food based on daily needs using proper recipe procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation during food preparation.
• Adhere to guest allergy sensitivity protocols and ensure food quality.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Communication

Confidence

Initiative

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Thoroughness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic menu items in a timely manner, ensuring great guest satisfaction. The Line Cook will prepare food items using recipe instructions, proper portioning methods and cooking standards to fulfill our guest’s order. The Line Cook will maintain a workstation that is clean and organized while preparing food for our guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
• Communicate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to learn of featured items, special events and important shift information
• Prepare food based on daily needs and par levels using proper recipe procedure
• Adhere to guest allergy sensitivity protocol
• Set up and maintains station with correct food products and utensils
• Monitor product levels and restock when necessary
• Cook perfect food in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
• Check all dishes before sending out to guest to ensure proper plate presentation, quality, and temperature
• Clean and sanitize the work area including counters, utensils, cutting boards, preparation area and floors
• Ensure the proper temperature of equipment for proper food storage protocol
• Change sanitizer every two hours, or earlier if necessary, to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Demonstrate professional and gracious demeanor at all times
• Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately
• Perform any job function requested by the management team
  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Thoroughness – Ensures that work is complete and accurate

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: Previous culinary experience is preferred

Computer Skills: N/A

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Able to read and follow recipes and food production procedures