Line Cook

Rein's Inc; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 24,369 - 29,880; Part time

Job summary

A local delicatessen in Vernon seeks a part-time line cook. Responsibilities include preparing food to order and maintaining cleanliness in food service areas. Candidates should possess good reading, memorization, and teamwork skills, and must be at least 18 years old to operate certain equipment. The role offers starting pay of $17.69/hr plus tips, with opportunities for increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to operate slicer.
• Short order or sandwich making experience helpful; not necessary.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food to order following standardized methods.
• Maintains cleanliness of food service areas and equipment.
• Stocks line food areas and deli cases regularly.

Skills

Reading skills

Memorization

Teamwork

Good hearing

Personal cleanliness

Tools

Slicing Machine

Fryolators

Grills

Job description

Job Description

Rein's Deli is looking for part time line cooks who possess a sense of urgency, commitment to the quality of their food output, and willingness to develop and further their skills and abilities.

JOB SUMMARY: Prepares and cooks to order food for Servers, Take-out orders and employee meals following standardized portions and prescribed methods of food presentation.

Salary Range: Starting - $17.69/hr + tips. Up to $21.69/hr + tips w/ all positions learned. Rate may be commensurate with experience

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Preps, fries, broils, slices and grills food in a sanitary and safe and prescribed manner.
2. Proper use of slicer and proper cleaning methods (must be 18)
3. Removes Server dupes from printer and places under holder in order received; prepares food
4. Makes food for handwritten Take-out orders and bulk deli orders
5. Prepares Employee break meals in a courteous and timely fashion
6. Prepares and serves food in correct proportions, in an attractive prescribed manner using sanitary food prep methods
7. Thoroughly stocks line food areas, including Deli cases
8. Maintains cleanliness of all food service and food prep areas
9. Clean and maintain food service equipment (must be 18 to clean slicer and change fryolator grease)
10. Lifts mats, sweeps and mops floors regularly
11. Know your work schedule and arrive to work on time
12. Coordinates and cooperates well with line team
13. Performs other related duties and assignments as requested by PIC or Store Supervisor

JOB GOAL SUMMARY: The quick and efficient preparation of Server, Take-out and Employee meals following established guidelines for portioning and presentation. Stocking and maintaining the cleanliness of food areas at all times; keeping Deli cases well stocked and attractive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reading skills required
• Memorization is necessary
• Excellent hearing is required
• Must comprehend quickly to expedite orders
• Requires ability to work as a team member
• Personal cleanliness and neatness is expected, Hats/Hairnets required.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends
• Must be 18 years or older to operate slicer
• Short order or sandwich making experience helpful; not necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Can lift heavy boxes or buckets up to 30 pounds
• Reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push and lift
• Must be able to stand entire shift
• Dexterity and agility are important
• Able to work in close area under hot conditions
• Hazards include, but are not limited to, slipping, tripping, falls, cuts and burns
• Any employee under the age of 18 cannot operate a slicer, clean a slicer, or change hot grease from a fryolator.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Slicing Machine (must be 18 years or older)
• Toasters
• Fryolators (must be 18 years or older to change hot grease)
• Steam Tables
• Grills
• Knives
• Microwaves
• Mops
• Brooms
• Cleaning Chemicals