PM Line Cook

Workstream; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Workstream in Savannah, GA is seeking a Cook to set up stations, follow recipes with precision, and maintain cleanliness and safety throughout shifts. You will restock, operate kitchen equipment correctly, and assist with inventory alongside the Kitchen Manager.

Applicants should have basic cooking knowledge, previous prep or line cook experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills to thrive in a busy kitchen environment.

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.
• Professional communications skills are required.
• 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.
• Average to above knife skills.
• Ability to follow and troubleshoot recipes/menu items with little or no difficulty.
• Ability to efficiently set up and maintain workstation.
• Ability to demonstrate the outlet style of cuisine through food tasting and preparation.
• Ability to assist Kitchen Manager with maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Ability to handle average amounts of prep work and work 2-3 stations with little or no difficulty and minimal assistance.
• Ability to work with position, supportive attitude, skill, speed and cleanliness.
• Ability to exhibit proper food handling procedures in accordance with state regulations and obtain ServSafe certification.

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 shift.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk‑in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by kitchen staff or Manager.

Skills

Knife handling

Sanitation knowledge

Prep/Line cook experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Problem solving

Organized

Food knowledge

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Cook

Responsibilities and Duties

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items ads 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 shift.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk‑in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by kitchen staff or Manager.

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.
• and professional communications skills are required
• 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

Additional Qualifications

• Average to above knife skills
• Ability to follow and troubleshoot recipes/menu items with little or no difficulty
• Ability to efficiently set up and maintain workstation
• Ability to demonstrate the outlet style of cuisine through food tasting and preparation
• Ability to assist Kitchen Manager with maintaining accurate inventory levels
• Ability to handle average amounts of prep work and work 2-3 stations with little or no difficulty and minimal assistance
• Ability to work with position, supportive attitude, skill, speed and cleanliness
• Ability to exhibit proper food handling procedures in accordance with state regulations and obtain ServSafe certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.
• The individual must be able to transport up to 40 pounds
• Must be able speak, read and understand basic cooking directions

Location: Bowtie 6724 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31406, USA