Line Cook (Full-Time, $19.00/hr.) Graylyn Conference Center

Wake Forest University; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking an experienced Line Cook to assist with high-volume food preparation for kitchen operations, conference dining, and special events. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and the ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate will have one year of experience in a hotel kitchen or fine restaurant, knowledge of food production, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment effectively. Join our team and contribute to our culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires one year experience in a hotel kitchen or fine restaurant.
• Serve Safe certified or willing to become certified.
• Ability to create pleasing presentations of food products.

Responsibilities

• Communicates daily with supervisor for job assignments.
• Produces food products for conference dining and special events.
• Maintains sanitation and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

High-volume food production

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Hotline a la carte production

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered kitchen equipment

Cutting instruments (knives)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Line Cook is an experienced cook who possesses skills in both a la carte and high volume banquet food preparation. Assists with heavy production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, conference dining and special events.

Essential Functions

• Communicates daily with supervisor for job assignments.
• Produces and fabricates food products for conference dining and special events; including hors d’oeuvres, salads, soups, entrees, and desserts.
• Assists Chef with hot line foods and production.
• Maintains a high level of sanitation and safety in the kitchen area.
• Maintains fabricated food items for storage.
• Utilizes excess trimmings and unused portions of fabricated food items.
• Maintains positive relations with buffet attendants, servers, and dishwashers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• High school graduate with one year’s experience in a hotel kitchen or fine restaurant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high-volume food production.
• Demonstrated knowledge of kitchen equipment and their functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hotline a la carte production.
• Ability to operate powered kitchen equipment.
• Ability to utilize cutting instruments and knowledge of knife cuts.
• Knowledge of standard cooking fundamentals.
• Ability to create a pleasing presentation of food products.
• Ability to organize materials and products in the kitchen.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convert recipes using mathematical skills.
• Serve Safe certified or willing to become certified.

Physical Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing. Visual acuity to determine neatness and thoroughness of work assignments.

Environmental Conditions

Worker is subject to both indoor and outdoor activities.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non‑immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University.

Time Type

Full time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

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