Line Cook/Prep Cook (2022)

Wet Willie's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Austin, TX is seeking a Line Cook/Prep Cook to prepare great food for guests and owners. You will handle daily preparation in the pantry, fry stations, and other kitchen areas.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, following recipes and presentation standards, restocking, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and assisting with cleaning and organization of the kitchen and storage areas. Evening and weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
• Food Handlers permit required.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager, or General Manager at any time.

Skills

Cooking basics

Knife handling

Teamwork

Under pressure

Problem solving

Food handler permit

Reading directions

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job 153801 - Line Cook/Prep Cook (2022)
Austin, TX

The line cooks and prep cooks prepare great food for our guests and owners. They are responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations, and other areas of the kitchen.

Essential Functions

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager, or General Manager at any time.

Requirements

Standard Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• Food Handlers permit required.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.

ADA Information

• Ability to speak and hear
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.
• Constant standing with some walking
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionallylift/move 50 pounds.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manualdexterity and fine motor skills
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to heat/coldfrom the mechanical equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.