Line Cook

Tandem Hospitality Group; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Hospitality Group in Westminster, CO is hiring a Line Cook to prepare a variety of menu items with consistency and presentation. You will maintain clean, sanitized workstations and follow recipes to meet guest expectations and drive repeat business.

Key duties include station setup, portioning ingredients, cooking a range of foods, and ensuring proper food temperatures. The role requires strong communication, reliability and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, teamwork.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills to work with staff and the public.
• Proper food safety training and certification as described by law.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods.
• High level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and prepare menu items as service begins.
• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking.
• Prepare meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables and cold items.
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for station.
• Store all food items safely with dating and rotation.
• Inform chef of shortages early.
• Maintain correct food temperatures.
• Taste dishes for quality before serving.
• Use kitchen tools safely and as instructed.
• Close kitchen and follow closing checklist.
• Keep work area organized and sanitized.
• Practice safe and hygienic handling at all times.
• Return dirty utensils to proper areas.
• Assist staff with other duties as assigned.
• Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms.
• Operate and maintain kitchen appliances.
• Keep records and generate reports.
• Order and receive deliveries.
• Report maintenance or equipment issues.
• Maintain good relationships with staff and guests.
• Perform other duties as needed by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Food safety training

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Line Cook is responsible for a high level of consistent meals according to recipes and standards, always keeping a clean and sanitized work area and exhibiting impeccable food presentation and garnishing, leading to exceeding guest expectations and creating repeat business.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary misenplais to prepare menu for service
• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures
• Inform chef in advance of likely shortages
• Ensure the correct temperature of food
• Taste all food items for quality before serving
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
• Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms
• Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances
• Perform record keeping and reports generation duties
• Order and take delivery of food and supplies
• Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager
• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

Job Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
• Proper food safety training and certification as described by law
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• High level of professionalism
• $19-$21/hr