Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Creative Plate Prep

Guest Services, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking a line cook to join the kitchen team for daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary environment. You will follow recipes and supervisor instructions to ensure quality and consistency across menus.

The role requires at least one year of culinary knowledge, high school diploma or GED preferred, and food safety certification. You will work on various stations, ensure FIFO, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of culinary knowledge.
• Food safety certification and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; proactively assists customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize problems and communicate to management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Maintain and rotate all food items to ensure food quality; date and label all food items and actively practice FIFO (First-In-First-Out)
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Be knowledgeable of all stations in the restaurant.
• Be knowledgeable of plate presentations and preparations of all menu items.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem reporting

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Food Safety certification

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking a line cook to join the kitchen team for daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary environment. You will follow recipes and supervisor instructions to ensure quality and consistency across menus.

The role requires at least one year of culinary knowledge, high school diploma or GED preferred, and food safety certification. You will work on various stations, ensure FIFO, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen.