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

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem is seeking a Line Cook with experience in both a la carte and high-volume banquet preparation. The role involves producing food for special events, maintaining a clean kitchen, and collaborating with the kitchen team under supervision.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and one year of culinary experience, along with the ability to operate kitchen equipment safely. This full-time position does not offer relocation sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a hotel kitchen or fine restaurant.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Knowledge of producing and fabricating food products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products for events and dining.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in kitchen area.
• Communicate with supervisor for job assignments.

Skills

Food production knowledge

Cooking fundamentals

Knife skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Powered kitchen equipment

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 inside and outside activities.

Additional Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform job‑related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

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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