Line Cook II: Precision Prep & Plating

Recruiting.com LLC; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting.com LLC in Detroit, MI is seeking a Cook II to accurately cook meats, seafood, vegetables and other hot items, and to plate and garnish according to standards. This role reports to the Unit General Manager/Kitchen Manager and is non-exempt.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of kitchen experience, strong English communication, and a teamwork mindset. You will handle portioning, maintaining clean stations, and following safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Verbal and written communication is essential, able to read, speak and understand the English language in order to read kitchen tickets, recipes, safety and OSHA compliance and training, etc.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Good team work approach to daily tasks

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 quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and 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.
• 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. Cleans/washes utensils, pots, pans and removes kitchen waste/trash.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. AREAS Cook II Job Description
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Assists in the receiving of products and stock/replenish items correctly as needed.
• Record temperature of food items, equipment and storage products on appropriate logs.
• 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 manager-on-duty.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

Recruiting.com LLC in Detroit, MI is seeking a Cook II to accurately cook meats, seafood, vegetables and other hot items, and to plate and garnish according to standards. This role reports to the Unit General Manager/Kitchen Manager and is non-exempt.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of kitchen experience, strong English communication, and a teamwork mindset. You will handle portioning, maintaining clean stations, and following safety and quality procedures.