Line Cook PT

Paycom; Belleair (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Belleair, FL is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare a variety of items on the sauté station, follow recipes, and maintain kitchen safety and cleanliness.

You will taste and adjust seasoning, coordinate with the Sous Chef, and help close the kitchen at the end of service; a high school diploma and food safety certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required or encouraged.
• Two-year culinary program is encouraged.
• Food safety certification preferred.
• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking is expected.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare items for the sauté station according to recipes.
• Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Coordinate with Sous Chef on prep and timing.
• Close the kitchen using the closing checklist.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety throughout service.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Taste and doneness

Presentation

Timing

Product utilization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year culinary program

Tools

Safety procedures

Cooking equipment

Job description

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and ExpectationsPrepares menu items as needed for member or guest service.Follows all state and local health and food safety regulations.Follows all safety procedures for operating and cleaning machinery.Must use precaution to avoid burns from hot fat and grease, but should be familiar withtreating such injuries should they occur.Sound knowledge of menu and skills to determine taste, doneness, presentation, timing and product utilization.Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.Job Summary (Essential Functions)Cooks and prepares a variety of food products, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces and stocks according to the club’s standard recipes using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the daily prep list.Prepare items required for workstation according to par sheets or instructions from Sous Chef.Responsible for the cooking and proper “doneness” and seasoning of all items from the Sauté Station as they appear on the menu and daily specials.Tasting each item before it is plated and adjusting seasoning as needed.Maintaining consistency and order on the cooking line.Prepares products assigned to workstation during service.Job Tasks/DutiesTake inventory of all items required for station set-up and determine those items that require preparation.Prepares items according to standard recipes.Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.Cleans workstation and area surrounding workstation including floors.Returns unused food products to proper storage areas.Assists with preparation of other food products on serving line as needed.Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices including those related to personal hygiene.Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other small wares to the proper areas.Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen items being prepared.Requisitions items needed to produce menu items.Notifies Sous Chef of expected shortages.Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep cook station.Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable.Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line prep area and equipment.Closes the kitchen properly using the closing checklist.Attends kitchen staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvements.Assists with other duties as assigned by Sous Chef.Education and/or ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED.Successful completion of a two-year course at culinary school is encouraged.A minimum of two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.Licenses and Special RequirementsFood safety certification.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentRequired to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend,stretch and twist or reach.Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.Continuous repetitive motions.Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.