Line Cook AM

Perry Restaurant; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Portside Bar & Grill in Key West, FL is hiring AM Cooks for 9 AM to 4 PM shifts. Located at Perry Marina, this casual dining spot serves locals and visitors in a lively setting.

You will prep items and prepare ingredients, cook menu items to approved recipes, and plate dishes to the restaurant's specifications. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and Florida Food Handling Safety Certification.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Food safety certification (Florida) required or within 30 days.
• Must be 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, and organize workstations with supplies.
• Prepare and cook food items to order following recipes.
• Operate grills, fryers, or sauté stations.
• Maintain high-quality, timely service under pressure.
• Sanitize cooking surfaces and keep work area clean.
• Monitor inventory and restock as needed.

Skills

Knife handling

Grilling/Frying/Baking

Commercial kitchen equipment

Stamina/Endurance

Team communication

Job description

LOCAL KEY WEST APPLICANTS ONLY

IMMEDIATE HIRING

AM Cooks -9 AM- 4 PM

You will be on time and reliable. Responsibilities includes prep items andprepares ingredients, cooks menu items according to approved recipes, and plates dishes according to restaurant specifications in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include setting up stations, maintaining food safety/sanitation, cleaning workstations as you go and at the end of your shift, and ensuring high-quality, timely service.

• Station Setup & Prep:Set up, stock, and organize workstations with necessary supplies, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces.
• Cooking and Assembly:Prepare and cook food items to order following recipes and plating specifications. Operates grills, fryers, or sauté stations.
• Speed & Quality Control:Ensure food is cooked properly and served simultaneously with other items, maintaining high-quality standards under pressure.
• Sanitation & Safety:Clean and sanitize cooking surfaces, tools, and equipment throughout the shift; follow all food safety protocols.
• Inventory Management:Monitor inventory, restock items as needed, and follow proper storage procedures.
• Teamwork:Collaborate with other kitchen staff to maintain a fast, efficient service flow
• Certification: Must maintain Food Handling Safety Certification as required by the state of Florida

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Usually 1–3 years of experience in a restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency with knife handling, various cooking methods (grilling, frying, baking), and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Stamina:Ability to stand for long periods (up to 90% of the shift), bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Communication:Strong verbal communication skills to work effectively with the team.
• Certification:Food safety certification is often require

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Experience:At least 1 year or more of cooking in a restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency with knife handling, various cooking methods (grilling, frying, baking), and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Stamina:Ability to stand for long periods (up to 90% of the shift), bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Communication:Strong verbal communication skills to work effectively with the team.
• Certification:Food safety certification required within 30 days of employment.

Typical Working/Physical Conditions:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Fast-paced, hot, and noisy kitchen environment.
• Use of sharp objects
• Strong manual dexterity
• Ability to stoop, reach and climb, occasionally
• Requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays

Located at the Perry Marina, the Portside Bar & Grill offers our boaters, tourists and locals an authentic dining and hospitality experience in a casual and fun setting with views of the marina and sunsets! The pool side service offers boaters who are enjoying the Perry Marina amenities to also order drinks and food while lounging by the pool! Happy hours , nightly music and local happenings are part of our fabric to create a festive atmosphere for all!