Line Cook

Americansocialbar; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

American Social Bar in Tampa, FL is seeking a kitchen team member to support daily food prep and service. You will read order tickets, prepare items to recipe standards, and maintain FIFO stock while ensuring freshness and quality.

You must be at least 18, fluent in English, and hold a food handling certificate. Late-night shifts from around 12 AM to 3 AM may be required; ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand on your feet throughout the shift is expected.

Qualifications

• 18+ age requirement.
• Late-night shifts 12 AM–3 AM.
• Food handling certificate required.
• Fluent in English; able to read and communicate clearly.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets and prepare items per recipes.
• Prioritize cooking and preparation times to pace meals.
• Maintain FIFO to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Keep station sanitized and clean.
• Communicate with team and managers throughout shift.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

Food safety 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