Line Cook - Big Sur

Guest Services, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as a line cook, where you'll play a vital role in food preparation and presentation in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills while ensuring food safety and quality. You'll work closely with kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences, maintaining a clean and organized workspace. If you're passionate about cooking and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in the culinary arts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary knowledge and food safety certification preferred.
• Strong customer service abilities and problem recognition skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and supervisor instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and food items.

Skills

Culinary Knowledge

Customer Service

Problem Recognition

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Standard Commercial Cooking Machinery

Job description

Compensation Amount:

20.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

The line cook will work with the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the restaurant in a safe and sanitary work environment. Ensure all food is served according to specifications set by the Supervisor.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Maintain and rotate all food items to ensure food quality; date and label all food items and actively practice FIFO (First-In-First-Out).
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances based on estimates of future needs.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Be knowledgeable of all stations in the restaurant.
• Be knowledgeable of plate presentations and preparations of all menu items.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• At least one year of culinary knowledge.
• Food Safety certified and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire workday.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.