Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Catering Prep

D & J NEW BAGELS INC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

D & J NEW BAGELS INC is seeking a reliable kitchen team member to support daily prep, cooking on a line, and catering orders in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow recipes, maintain food safety, communicate clearly with staff, and help keep the kitchen organized, clean, and well stocked throughout shifts. This role requires teamwork, strong time management, and the ability to work calmly under pressure while handling multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Food safety certification is required.
• Experience with kitchen prep and cooking on a line.
• Ability to follow recipes and directions well.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders with accuracy and efficiency.
• Operate quickly in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Work together to collectively execute all daily tasks.
• Assist in the creation of the prep list.
• Maintain proper labeling, storing and rotation of food products.
• Assist in the production, prep and assembly of catering orders.
• Assist in the receiving of food and supplies.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils.

Skills

Food safety certification

Kitchen prep and cooking on a line

Follow recipes and directions

Effective communication

Prioritization and time management

Teamwork

Job description

Description

• Prepare customer orders with accuracy and efficiency
• Operate quickly in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure
• Work together to collectively execute all daily tasks
• Assist in the creation of the prep list
• Maintain proper labeling, storing and rotation of food products
• Assist in the production, prep and assembly of catering orders
• Assist in the receiving of food and supplies
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensil

Requirements

• Food safety certification
• Experience with kitchen prep and cooking on a line
• Ability to follow recipes and directions well
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to work with others