Line Cook - Flavorful Prep, Flexible Schedule

Bigwhiskeys; Neosho (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Bigwhiskeys in Neosho, MO is seeking a skilled line cook to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food items. You will also prepare and portion food before cooking and garnish plated dishes to ensure high presentation standards.

You will work with broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment, maintain quality, follow portion sizes, and keep a clean, sanitary station while collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years kitchen preparation and cooking experience.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, 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. Properly labeled and day dotted for proper rotation.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item 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.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Communication

Physical stamina

Standing for long periods

Job description

Bigwhiskeys in Neosho, MO is seeking a skilled line cook to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food items. You will also prepare and portion food before cooking and garnish plated dishes to ensure high presentation standards.

You will work with broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment, maintain quality, follow portion sizes, and keep a clean, sanitary station while collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.