Line Cook

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar in Tulsa, OK is seeking an experienced line cook to accurately prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, and hot dishes. You will portion ingredients, garnish plates, and ensure quality throughout service.

You will follow standard portions, maintain clean stations, and work with kitchen staff to support a smooth dinner rush. Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen preparation and cooking experience.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and related equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure smooth service.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard sizes and recipes.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station and proper rotation of products.
• Prepares items for various cooking methods and ensures proper plate presentation and garnishing.
• Assists in closing the kitchen and participates in closing checklist.
• Attends scheduled employee meetings and contributes improvement ideas.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication

Stamina

Standing for long hours

Food safety

Tools

Broilers

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Sauté burners

Convection oven

Refrigeration equipment

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.

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.

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)