Line Cook-Fairfield

Barcelona Wine Bar; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Fairfield, Connecticut is seeking a Line Cook to prepare food according to the Executive Chef's specifications and manage all food stations for menu execution. The ideal candidate should have cooking experience, a clear understanding of menu items, and the ability to multitask in a high-volume kitchen. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and culinary degree, alongside 1-2 years of experience in the food service industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in food service or hospitality.
• Food handler's card may be required according to local regulations.
• Minimum 1–2 years experience in food service/hospitality.
• Food handler's card may be required per local/state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock all food stations with necessary supplies.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Ensure all food is made in a timely fashion and high quality.
• Clean up station and manage leftover food.
• Certify that all nutrition and sanitation regulations are kept.
• Clean up station and handle leftovers or bad food according to the chef.
• Stock inventory of stations.
• Certify that nutrition and sanitation regulations are kept.

Skills

Cooking experience

Clear understanding of menu items

Strong grasp on various cooking methods

Multitasking in a high volume kitchen

Basic math and written communication skills

Math & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 or 4 year culinary degree

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