Line Cook: Precision Prep & Plate Presentation

Lodge Bread Company; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

Lodge Bread Company in Pasadena, CA is seeking a line cook responsible for the accurate and efficient preparation of hot foods, including meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, and other menu items. This role also involves preparing and portioning ingredients before cooking, as well as plating, garnishing, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area.

The line cook plays a key role in ensuring the consistent quality and presentation of all dishes served.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Minimum six (6) months of experience in a similar position as a line cook.
• Solid knowledge of standard cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various types of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other foods using roasting, grilling, frying, and sautéing.
• Ensure consistent food quality by following recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Assume responsibility for the quality and consistency of all products served.
• Maintain adequate product levels at kitchen stations during peak hours.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking by portioning, seasoning, marinating, breading or battering.
• Plate and decorate food according to Lodge Bread Company standards.
• Handle, label and rotate all food products per food safety standards.
• Support with general preparation tasks during low activity or as directed.
• Follow procedures for closing stations and kitchen closing responsibilities.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute ideas for improvements.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Kitchen Manager or the manager on duty.

Skills

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Kitchen organization

Job description

Lodge Bread Company in Pasadena, CA is seeking a line cook responsible for the accurate and efficient preparation of hot foods, including meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, and other menu items. This role also involves preparing and portioning ingredients before cooking, as well as plating, garnishing, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area.

The line cook plays a key role in ensuring the consistent quality and presentation of all dishes served.