Skilled Line Cook in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Sports and Social; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Orlando seeks a Cook skilled in food preparation and kitchen management. Responsibilities include controlling food usage, preparing timely orders, and maintaining cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of fast-paced kitchen experience and culinary certification is preferred. A strong focus on teamwork and communication skills is essential, as well as the ability to lift heavy items. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Reading and writing skills for meal preparation and inventory monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line

Food preparation

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Culinary certified training

Alcohol awareness certification

Job description

Cook Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time

Cook Qualifications

• At least on year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.

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