Line Cook: From-Scratch Kitchen, Excellent Benefits

Upper Crust Food Service; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights and weekend hours

Time off for most holidays

Paid vacations

Competitive 401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance

Job summary

A food service company in La Porte, Indiana, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals and ensure excellent presentation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of food service experience, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to thrive in a busy kitchen environment. Responsibilities include setting up workstations, dressing dishes, and adhering to food safety standards. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of food handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving.
• Apportion and serve food to clients.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude.
• Assist in planning special events as directed.
• Help with unloading and storing of food supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Food handling techniques

Best practices knowledge

Education

High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

A food service company in La Porte, Indiana, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals and ensure excellent presentation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of food service experience, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to thrive in a busy kitchen environment. Responsibilities include setting up workstations, dressing dishes, and adhering to food safety standards. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.