Line Cook: Precision Prep, Plating & Service

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres; Minnesota; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, soups and other items with accuracy and speed. You will portion foods, plate and garnish dishes, and maintain station cleanliness while following portion sizes and recipes.

The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This full-time position offers a dynamic kitchen environment with opportunities to contribute to menu execution and kitchen

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 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 additional kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our 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, pizza oven and refrigeration equipment.
• 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.
• 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 Executive Chef or manager-on-duty.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Plating

Job description

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, soups and other items with accuracy and speed. You will portion foods, plate and garnish dishes, and maintain station cleanliness while following portion sizes and recipes.

The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This full-time position offers a dynamic kitchen environment with opportunities to contribute to menu execution and kitchen