line cook

Hard Rock Cafe; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, DC is seeking a Line Cook to join our energetic kitchen team. You will prepare and cook menu items to spec, label and store items correctly, and support both prep and line stations. A strong sense of urgency, safety, and sanitation are essential.

You will read orders from tickets or Kitchen Display System, maintain a clean station, and help with opening/closing duties. Experience is preferred; we train around busy nights and large parties.

Responsibilities

• Make prep recipes and cook menu items to spec.
• Receive and order product as needed.
• Label, date, cover and refrigerate prepped items for the line.
• Perform opening, closing and side duties for equipment and prep areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish areas.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards.
• Read order tickets or Kitchen Display System and assemble orders.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and accuracy in line work.
• Assist with special preps and large party/voucher procedures.

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, are very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members to stay healthy, plan for their future, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Basic functions of a Line Cook:

• Making prep recipes and cooking menu products to spec
• Receiving and ordering product
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped food items for the line
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, line, expo stations
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish room and back dock
• Practicing safety and sanitation standards
• Having a sense of urgency
• Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System
• Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge
• Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures