Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Champion

Pita Jungle; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Pita Jungle in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our busy kitchen. You will prepare a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables and other items using our recipes, maintain portion sizes, and ensure quality at all times.

Responsibilities include following safety standards, stocking line stations, plating with proper garnish, and keeping a clean, sanitary work area. Experience in fast-paced kitchens is a plus.

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Follows food safety and health code regulations.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using Pita Jungle recipes for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Completes required tasks within assigned time frames.
• Tracks and reports any food waste.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Opens and/or closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Cooks only items generated from the restaurant point-of-sale system.

Education

Food Handler’s Card

Local government food safety certification

Local government alcohol service certification

Job description

Pita Jungle in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our busy kitchen. You will prepare a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables and other items using our recipes, maintain portion sizes, and ensure quality at all times.

Responsibilities include following safety standards, stocking line stations, plating with proper garnish, and keeping a clean, sanitary work area. Experience in fast-paced kitchens is a plus.