Line Cook - Part Time

City-of-Palm-Beach-Gardens; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palm Beach Gardens seeks a line cook to work under the Chef, preparing and plating dishes according to the menu while maintaining sanitation standards and an organized station.

The role requires setting up prep stations, cooking menu items, and ensuring timely, high-quality outputs. Certification like ServSafe is required or obtainable within 6 months, with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six (6) months related experience and/or training as a cook; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• ServSafe certification required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire; maintain current certifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock food prep stations with required supplies.
• Prepare food for service and cook menu items as assigned by the Chef.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and sanitize equipment.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position takes direction from the Chef to prepare and plate food according to the menu and order specifications while maintaining sanitation standards and an organized workstation. This position utilizes kitchen equipment and performs various duties as assigned.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

• Set up and stock food prep. stations with all necessary supplies
• Must obtain a ServSafe certification and stay current with recertifications as necessary; complies with all food and beverage regulations.
• Prepare food for service (chopping vegetables, cooking main dishes, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff or as assigned by the Chef
• Reports to, and follows, the Chef's instructions.
• Maintains a clean and orderly station.
• Cleans/sanitizes all equipment used including, but not limited to, tables, shelves, fryers, sauté burners, ovens, flat-top griddles, refrigeration equipment, etc.
• Stocks inventory appropriately
• Ensures that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Ensures that kitchen operational procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

• Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Reports on low inventory levels and supplies needed to perform daily operationsPerforms portion control and minimizes waste to keep costs within forecasted range
• Ensures quality and freshness of ingredients and products
• Ensures products are kept at proper temperatures

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Six (6) months related experience and/or training as a cook; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Current Certifications in the following, or ability to obtain certifications within 6 months of hire unless otherwise specified. Must present original certifications or copies of both sides of all certifications.

• ServSafe Food Handler Certification (must obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record