Line Cook - Graziano's Bird Road Restaurant

Graziano's Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a kitchen assistant to prepare and manage food items efficiently while ensuring safety and hygiene standards. Candidates should be able to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and maintain cleanliness within the kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Prior related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety and handling.
• Ability to work in a kitchen environment and cope with exposure to heat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of foods and manage storage correctly.
• Maintain a sanitary work area and follow safety practices.
• Assist with all duties assigned by Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Quick and efficient work

Food handling techniques

Sanitation knowledge

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
• Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
• Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
• Notify Chef in advance of shortages
• Serve menu items compliant with established standards
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
• Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
• Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.