West Palm Beach #11 Line Cook

Flanigan's; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation after one year

Christmas bonus

Health insurance options

401K plan

Free shift meals

Advancement opportunities

Free shift meals

Job summary

A prominent restaurant chain in West Palm Beach is looking for talented cooks to join their kitchen team. Responsibilities include preparing menu items from scratch, ensuring safety and cleanliness in kitchen operations, and assisting with various tasks as assigned. Ideal candidates should be able to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends, and must complete a food safety certification. The position offers various benefits including paid vacations, health insurance, and advancement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible shift schedule including nights and weekends.
• Can stand/walk for the entirety of the shift.
• Complete food safety certification program as per requirements.
• Reads and communicates ticket times; ensures smooth food flow.
• Can operate kitchen equipment safely (grill, stove, slicer).
• Maintains high safety standards when handling hot items and knives.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and sanitation policies during shifts.
• Prepare menu items as per recipe guidelines.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen areas during operations.
• Assist in dishwashing and cleaning as needed.
• Transports items and assists vendors with deliveries.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area during shift.
• Breaks down and cleans stations at closing.

Skills

Ability to speak, read and write English

Able to safely use kitchen machinery

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work in high temperature environment

Reading recipes

POS literacy

Communication

Kitchen equipment

Knife safety

Lifting

Heat tolerance

Team player

Food safety certification

Job description

Overview

Flanigan’s prides itself in made from scratch recipes, superior ingredients, generous portion sizes, and positive, high-energy Kitchen vibes. We’re always looking for talented and passionate cooks to join our BOH family, and accurately prepare the many dishes’ guests have come to know and love at Flanigan’s.

Responsibilities

• Follows all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training
• Prepares menu items according to Flanigan’s company recipe manual and plate presentation
• Ensures rotation of all products and stocks products to par level, to ensure kitchen is not disrupted
• Helps complete assigned prep work, to stock and set up stations as necessary
• Transports items to and from kitchen, helps Vendor unload delivery trucks
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area throughout shift
• Breaks down and cleans all stations at closing

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible shift schedule which may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays
• Can physically stand/walk 100 % of shift
• Can reach, bend, stoop
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Able to read recipes and food labels
• Able to read POS ticket orders
• Communicates ticket times, executes food flow from kitchen to guests, and reports potential issues to Manager on duty
• Able to safely use kitchen machinery (Open Flame Grill, Stove, Slicer, etc)
• Work safely with hot plates, pots, pans
• Work safely with sharp knives and utensils
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. several times per shift, lift these heavy loads to high shelves, coolers, freezers
• Ability to hold items weighing up to 5 lbs. for long periods of time
• Work in high temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors
• Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning, as needed
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes.

Benefits

• Five (5) Day Work Week, with Two (2) Consecutive Days Off
• Paid Vacation: One Week after Year One, Two Weeks after Two Years, and Three Weeks after Ten Years
• Christmas Bonus after one year of employment (amount equals one week pay)
• Health Insurance – Medical & Dental Programs Available
• 401K Plan – Immediate Eligibility. Must be 21 or Over to Enroll
• Advancement Based on Performance Not Tenure
• Free Shift Meals