Performance Line Cook

Exos Partners, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EXOS is seeking a Performance Line Cook in Philadelphia to join the team. You will help prepare health-oriented menu items, maintain sanitation standards, and support catering events as needed.

The role requires at least two years of kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to deliver quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years restaurant experience as a prep and/or line cook.
• Self-motivated, organized, clean, and able to receive feedback.
• Understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Ability to read and follow basic cooking directions.
• Willing to work catering events, nights and weekends during high season.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen equipment and station cleanliness.
• Prep and cook menu items according to EXOS nutrition principles.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and established procedures.
• Assist with catering events as needed.
• Collaborate with Executive and Sous Chef and report findings.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Customer service

Knife skills

Time management

Education

Culinary Nutrition degree

Tools

ESHA Food Processor

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Performance Line CookThis website utilizes cookies for tracking users sessions on the external career site. To see how cookies are utilized in detail, please visit the Exos Privacy Policy.## Performance Line CookApply: Philadelphia, PA: Full time: Posted Today: 26-2083**Job Summary:****Responsibilities:**We're seeking a Performance Cook to join our team. The Performance Cook's duties will include:* Maintain equipment, including refrigerators, stoves, ice machines, dish washer, etc..* Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Chef* Must be able to work catering events, nights, and weekends as needed by client request.* Ensure that the kitchen and surrounding areas are sanitized and clean in accordance with company standards and health code regulations* Ability to prep creative, simple, health oriented menu items on a daily basis, implementing EXOS’ nutrition principles, in a sanitary and timely manner* Follows recipes, portion controls, and procedures as established by the EXOS kitchen* Cleans and maintains station up to standards while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills* Posses’ creativity, desirability to learn, and has uttermost respect for food* Answers, reports, and follows Executive or Sous Chef’s instructions* Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas* Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the chef or sous chef at any time* Other duties as assignedPosition Reports to: Performance Executive Chef and Performance Sous Chef**Qualifications:*** Minimum 2 year’s restaurant experience as a prep and/or line cook* Kitchen sensed, self-motivated, driven, organized, and clean* Ability to receive feedback and take instructions* Understanding of professional cooking, knife handling skills, and various cuisines* Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures* Excellent customer service and a hospitable attitude* Professional communication skills* Culinary Nutrition degree and background preferred* Understanding of Exchange System* Familiarity and experience with ESHA Food Processor* Ability to work in a team environment* Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure in an open kitchen environment* Must be able to read, understand, and follow basic cooking directions* Must be able to work some catering events, nights, and weekends during high season* Commitment to quality service**Working Conditions:*** Generally in an indoor open kitchen setting.* Daily use of ESHA Food Processor and basic word, and excel computer programs.* Varying schedule to include evenings, some holidays, weekends, and extended hours as business dictates.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to heat/cold from the mechanical equipment.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud* Uphold the EXOS Mission Statement, objectives, nutrition principles, and all future direction set forth by the EXOS management.* Abide by all policies and procedures set forth in the EXOS Policies and Procedures Manual.