Line Cook: Precision Prep, Plating & Flexible Schedule

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar in Springfield, MO is seeking a capable cook to prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, and other hot foods with precision and speed. You will plate, garnish, and portion dishes while maintaining high quality and kitchen standards.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and teamwork to ensure smooth service. Growth opportunities exist in a busy, customer-focused restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

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 the quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, 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.
• Properly labeled and day dotted for proper rotation.
• 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.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning, and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• 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 MOD.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication

Physical endurance

Job description

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar in Springfield, MO is seeking a capable cook to prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, and other hot foods with precision and speed. You will plate, garnish, and portion dishes while maintaining high quality and kitchen standards.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and teamwork to ensure smooth service. Growth opportunities exist in a busy, customer-focused restaurant environment.