Line Cook (Parks)

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city in Texas is seeking a Line Cook for its parks. The role involves meal preparation, maintaining sanitation, and training other staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school education and experience in restaurant cooking. Join a dynamic team dedicated to food safety and quality service.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months experience in restaurant line cooking or banquet kitchen preparation.
• Ability to obtain a food handler permit within one month.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes and lead other cooks.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of the work area.
• Train back of the house staff and ensure proper kitchen clean-up.

Skills

Teamwork

Learning

Sanitation

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Mixers

Fryers

Meat slicers

Ovens

Flat top grills

Sandwich presses

Microwaves

Refrigerators

Job description

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Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs routine restaurant preparation, cooking, and janitorial duties.

Essential Job Functions

1. Prepare meals according to recipes and procedures in a timely manner and lead other cooks in absence of Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager.
2. Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to regulations, maintain proper food storage, receiving, rotating, and stocking as par levels dictate.
3. Train other back of the house staff and answer questions about cooking methods, menu items, and specials.
4. Ensure proper clean-up of kitchen at the end of the shift. Ability to meet all health department standards for safe food handling.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food and beverage preparation for a full-service restaurant.
• Knowledge of food handling procedures of a full-service restaurant.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of basic ordering and purchasing methods.
• Knowledge of basic inventory rotation and maintaining par levels.
• Skill in working in a team environment.
• Skill in learning new concepts and ideas.
• Skill in maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation.
• Skill in following recipes and food preparation.
• Skill in janitorial duties.
• Ability to meet all health department standards for food safety.
• Ability to cook and prepare menu items to set specifications.
• Ability to lead and train others in full-service food preparation.
• Ability to create product orders to replenish inventory and for future special events.
• Ability to perform janitorial duties.
• Ability to follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills, including standing, stooping, carrying, cleaning, holding, lifting, and seeing.
• Ability to operate equipment such as mixers, fryers, meat slicers, ovens, flat top grills, sandwich presses, microwaves, and refrigerators.
• Ability to lift or exert forces up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments.

Qualifying Education and Experience

• High school education or equivalent with three to six months experience in restaurant line cooking, banquet kitchen preparation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a food handler permit within one month of employment; possession of permit preferred.

Pre-employment Screening

• Criminal background check
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Physical and Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)