Line Cook- Sugar Land

Fish City Grill; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fish City Grill Sugar Land is seeking a dedicated Line Cook/Prep Cook to prepare, cook and present seafood dishes to Fish City Grill/Half Shell standards with PRIDE, while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

You will handle prep, station setup, follow recipes, manage ticket times, and support other kitchen roles during peak hours. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with 6–12 months kitchen experience; culinary training is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role in Sugar Land, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year minimum experience as a Prep/Line Cook in a full service restaurant; must have knowledge of the cooking techniques utilized for Prep/Line positions; or equivalent education and experience.
• Good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well with limited supervision and interact with team members to accomplish work.

Responsibilities

• Live by a servant leadership philosophy to always serve others first.
• Understand and comply with All Company policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Maintain energy, enthusiasm, passion and PRIDE throughout the shift.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environment by cleaning and sanitizing your work station.
• Prepare, cook and present seafood according to Fish City Grill/Half Shell’s standards, recipes, and specifications.

Skills

Multitasking

Strong work ethic

Effective communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: FCG Sugar Land - Sugar Land, TX 77479Job Overview Responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting Serious Seafood according to standards and expectations with PRIDE while maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary work area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Live by a servant leadership philosophy to always serve others first.


• Understand, and comply with: All Company policies, procedures, and operating standards.


• All federal/state/local laws and ordinances.


• Maintain energy, enthusiasm, passion and P.R.I.D.E. throughout the shift.


• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environment at all times by cleaning and sanitizing your work station before, during, and after your shift.


• Use and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils safely and only for their intended purpose.


• Return all kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils to their appropriate storage location when no longer in use.


• Prioritize and complete all assigned prep work, sidework, and station set up for maximum productivity and efficiency.


• Demonstrate a passion and understanding for food by preparing and portioning all items according to Fish City Grill/ Half Shell’s standards, recipes, and specifications.


• Refer to the Line Check when setting up the station and checking product quality.


• Adhere to ticket times and flow to ensure our Customers get the highest quality product at all times.


• Maintain accurate food knowledge of all menu items by being able to describe the ingredients and known allergens.


• Maintain cost control procedures including efficient energy management procedures within your control.


• Handle product properly according to safe food handling procedures at all times.


• Follow proper hand washing methods.


• Keep food out of the Danger Zone.


• Adhere to Critical Temperatures for items.


• Assist with receiving, rotating, labeling, and storing product according to FIFO.


• Assist in conducting a freezer pull.


• Avoid cross-contamination.


• Adhere to standards of handling and holding food products.


• Utilize all tools properly.


• Use knives properly; wear a cut glove when appropriate.


• Handle and use scales properly.


• Use appropriate colored cutting boards and measuring tools.


• Calibrate and use a thermometer.


• Read and follow all recipes.


• Accurately record waste.


• Provide awesome hospitality to all Customers.


• Always have a “do whatever it takes” personality.


• Give the Customer the right of way.


• Smile at all Customers you encounter.


• Remove gloves and apron before entering the front of the house.


• Perform secondary responsibilities.


• Assist other Line Cooks by bringing products and equipment to the line.


• Learn other Line positions to foster teamwork during high volume meal periods.


• Help Manager with receiving and storing orders.


• Maintain clean, organized walk-ins, freezers, and other storage locations.


• Complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing sidework.


• Notify a Manager of all Customer complaints.


• Remain calm at all times.


• Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by a Manager.

RequiredSkills

• High school degree or GED preferred.


• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.


• Six months to one year minimum experience as a Prep/Line Cook in a full service restaurant; must have knowledge of the cooking techniques utilized in the scope of the Prep/Line position applying for; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.


• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Good judgment and decision making abilities.


• Must work well with limited supervision within specific position functions, but must be able to interact with other Team Members to accomplish work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching.


• Pushing, pulling and lifting objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally, from position to position.


• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching in narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.


• Climbing and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.


• Must be able to carry loads greater than 50 pounds frequently.


• Must be able to communicate clearly with our Customers in the primary language of the restaurant.


• Hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.


• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.