Line Cook

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar is seeking an experienced line cook to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot items. You will also plate, garnish and prepare appropriate garnishes for all hot menu items while upholding kitchen standards.

The role requires 2+ years of kitchen prep and cooking experience, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and the stamina to stand for long shifts. A flexible schedule and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2 years of kitchen preparation and cooking experience.
• At least 6 months in a similar capacity.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room staff.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Stand for up to 9 hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Keeps portion sizes, cooking methods and kitchen procedures consistent with standards.
• Stocks and maintains adequate levels of food at line stations for smooth service.
• Portions food according to standard sizes and recipe specs; label and rotate properly.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area and equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, or sautéing with proper seasoning or marination.
• Follows plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates products properly.
• Assists in food prep during off-peak times as needed.
• Closes the kitchen with proper checklists and supports others in closing.
• Attends all scheduled meetings and suggests improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by kitchen manager or MOD.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Grills

Job description

Summary of Position

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Properly labeled and day dotted for proper rotation
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and/or marinating
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)