Line Cook, SmithtownSeafood

Workstream; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithtown is seeking an experienced line cook to prepare high-quality meals in line with health regulations and company standards. You will follow instructions for timely orders, organize workstations, and assist other cooks as needed, while keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with safety rules.

The role requires a strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to work well in a team, with attention to cleanliness and professional appearance at all times.

Qualifications

• Must be punctual and have a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow directives and maintain cleanliness.
• Proven cooking experience and ability to follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble ingredients for menu items.
• Prepare high-quality meals according to company recipes.
• Store excess food at correct temperatures to avoid spoilage.
• Ensure portions and presentation meet company standards.
• Monitor inventory par levels and report needs to Sous Chefs.
• Keep cooking utensils clean before use.
• Clean and sterilize preparation areas.
• Assist other cooks to ensure timely orders.
• Prepare special orders and accommodate food allergies.

Job description

Overview

Smithtown is looking for an experienced line cook to prepare high-quality meals in accordance with food health and safety regulations and company standards. The cook’s responsibilities include following instructions relating to the timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations, and assisting other cooks as needed. Ensuring that the kitchen, refrigerators and storerooms are kept clean and tidy. A line cook must be able to learn and successfully execute various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals that meet our customers’ expectations.

Line Cook Qualifications and Characteristics

To be a successful line cook in our company you must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, work well with others, be willing to follow directives given by your supervisors, have a strong sense of cleanliness, personal hygiene and pride in your professional appearance and performance.

Line Cook Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble ingredients for menu items.
• Prepare high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
• Store excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid spoilage.
• Ensure that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
• Monitor par levels of inventory, report items needed to Sous Chefs.
• Ensure that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
• Clean and sterilize food preparation areas.
• Assist other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Efficiently resolve problems with customers’ orders.
• Prepare special orders for guests and accommodate food allergies strictly
• Ensure that food health and safety regulations are followed.
• Engage and follow professional codes of conduct as outlined in the employee handbook at all times
• Master each station in the kitchen

Line Cook Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• ServSafe food handling certification is preferred. Food Service Handlers card required
• Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques and/or a desire to learn
• Proven experience working as a Cook.
• The ability to follow recipes.
• The ability to work in a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Effective communication skills.