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LINE COOK/PREP COOK

We are looking for a hard-working line cook/prep cook to be responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen, preparing ingredients for the cooking process, and preparing meals according to our standard recipes. A line cook/prep cook is required to perform cooking duties, prepping duties, monitor stock levels, and take on culinary tasks as they arise.

 

To be a successful line cook/prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch line cook/prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.

 

Line Cook/Prep Cook Responsibilities:

  • Setting up, stocking and sanitizing workstations.

  • Ensuring all food items are properly labeled, stored (rotated by date) and easily accessible.

  • Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the general manager.

  • Distributing food to bartenders/barbacks/runners to be served to dine-in customers and preparing takeaway packages for pick-up customers ensuring orders are completed according to request and on time.

  • Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.

  • Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.

  • Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash, sanitizing kitchen and storing the equipment at the end of shifts.

  • Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.

  • Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.

  • Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply.

 

Line Cook/Prep Cook Requirements:

  • Kitchen experience.

  • Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

  • Aptitude for multi-tasking.

  • Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs

  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.

  • Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

  • Strong task and time management abilities.

  • Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.

  • Additional education, training, certificates, or experience may be required.

  • Culinary school training would be advantageous.

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