Line Cook- CityLine

Fish City Grill; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fish City Grill in Richardson, TX is seeking a Prep/Line Cook to prepare, cook and present Serious Seafood with PRIDE. The role requires adhering to safety and sanitation standards and following all company policies while delivering awesome hospitality to customers.

The position emphasizes teamwork, multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen, and learning multiple line positions to support high-volume service. High school education preferred; culinary training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year minimum experience as a Prep/Line Cook.
• Good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good judgment and decision making abilities.
• Interact with team members to accomplish work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present seafood according to standards with PRIDE.
• Maintain safe, sanitary work area and adhere to hygiene standards.
• Follow company policies, procedures and standards.
• Support other line cooks and learn different line positions.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, and storing products.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

High school or GED preferred

Culinary degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Location: FCG CityLine - Richardson, TX 75082

Responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting Serious Seafood according to standards and expectations with PRIDE while maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary work area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Live by a servant leadership philosophy to always serve others first.
• Understand, and comply with:
• All Company policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• All federal/state/local laws and ordinances.
• Maintain energy, enthusiasm, passion and P.R.I.D.E. throughout the shift.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environment at all times by cleaning and sanitizing your work station before, during, and after your shift.
• Use and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils safely and only for their intended purpose.
• Return all kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils to their appropriate storage location when no longer in use.
• Prioritize and complete all assigned prep work, sidework, and station set up for maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Demonstrate a passion and understanding for food by preparing and portioning all items according to Fish City Grill/ Half Shell’s standards, recipes, and specifications.
• Refer to the Line Check when setting up the station and checking product quality.
• Adhere to ticket times and flow to ensure our Customers get the highest quality product at all times.
• Maintain accurate food knowledge of all menu items by being able to describe the ingredients and known allergens.
• Maintain cost control procedures including efficient energy management procedures within your control.
• Handle product properly according to safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Follow proper hand washing methods.
• Keep food out of the Danger Zone.
• Adhere to Critical Temperatures for items.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, labeling, and storing product according to FIFO.
• Assist in conducting a freezer pull.
• Avoid cross-contamination.
• Adhere to standards of handling and holding food products.
• Utilize all tools properly.
• Use knives properly; wear a cut glove when appropriate.
• Handle and use scales properly.
• Use appropriate colored cutting boards and measuring tools.
• Calibrate and use a thermometer.
• Read and follow all recipes.
• Accurately record waste.
• Provide awesome hospitality to all Customers.
• Always have a “do whatever it takes” personality.
• Give the Customer the right of way.
• Smile at all Customers you encounter.
• Remove gloves and apron before entering the front of the house.
• Perform secondary responsibilities.
• Assist other Line Cooks by bringing products and equipment to the line.
• Learn other Line positions to foster teamwork during high volume meal periods.
• Help Manager with receiving and storing orders.
• Maintain clean, organized walk-ins, freezers, and other storage locations.
• Complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing sidework.
• Notify a Manager of all Customer complaints.
• Remain calm at all times.
• Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by a Manager.

Required Skills

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year minimum experience as a Prep/Line Cook in a full service restaurant; must have knowledge of the cooking techniques utilized in the scope of the Prep/Line position applying for; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good judgment and decision making abilities.
• Must work well with limited supervision within specific position functions, but must be able to interact with other Team Members to accomplish work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally, from position to position.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching in narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Climbing and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.
• Must be able to carry loads greater than 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with our Customers in the primary language of the restaurant.
• Hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.