Line Cook-Charlotte

Barcelona Wine Bar; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Charlotte, NY, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and manage food according to the Executive Chef’s specifications. Key responsibilities include setting up food stations, preparing items for service, and ensuring high quality and timely execution of menu items. Ideal candidates should have relevant cooking experience and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment. A culinary degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience in a food service or hospitality setting.
• Understanding of various cooking methods and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to prepare and execute menu items according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock all food stations with necessary supplies.
• Prep all needed food items for service.
• Ensure all food is made timely and in high quality.
• Clean up station and manage leftover food.

Skills

Cooking experience

Understanding of menu items

Prepping ingredients

Various cooking methods

Multitasking in high volume kitchen

Basic math and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 or 4 year culinary degree preferred

Job description

The Line Cook prepares food exactly to the Executive Chef’s specifications and manages all food stations for menu execution.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock all food stations with necessary supplies
• Prep all needed food items for service
• Execute menu items according to specifications and standards
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensure that all food is made in a timely fashion and always in high quality
• Clean up station and take care of any leftover or “bad” food according to the chef
• Stock inventory of stations
• Certify that all nutrition and sanitation regulations are kept

Skills

• Cooking experience
• Clear understanding of menu items
• Understand and responsible for prepping ingredients
• Strong grasp on various cooking methods, food items, equipment, etc.
• Multitask in a high volume kitchen
• Basic math and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation
• Continuous reaching, bending, lifting, carrying items up to 30 lbs.
• Stand and move around for the entirety of the scheduled shift

Education/Experience

• Have a high school diploma, or equivalent (preferred).
• 2 or 4 year culinary degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in food service/hospitality field
• Food handler's card may be required according to local and or state regulations