Westchester #90 Line Cook

Flanigan; Westchester (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five day work week

Paid vacation

Christmas Bonus

Health insurance

401K plan

Advancement based on performance

Free shift meals

Job summary

Flanigan's in Florida is seeking a motivated line cook to prepare menu items, follow recipes, and plate dishes to our standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain sanitation, and support the team during busy shifts.

Ideal candidates demonstrate reliability, flexible availability including nights and weekends, and the ability to read recipes and use a POS system. Prior kitchen experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read recipes and food labels.
• Ability to read POS ticket orders and communicate timing to the team.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely (grill, stove, slicer).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Prepares menu items according to recipe manual and plate presentation.
• Rotates stock to par level to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Assists with prep work and stations setup as needed.
• Transports items within kitchen and assists with vendor unloads.
• Cleans and maintains the kitchen area during shifts.
• Breaks down and cleans stations at closing.

Skills

Flexible schedule

English literacy

Food safety awareness

Reading recipes

POS knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Open Flame Grill

Stove

Slicer

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