The Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and garnishing various foods efficiently in accordance with set recipes and plating diagrams.
Requirements
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carryout detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Exceptional communication skills both verbally and written
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Excellent knowledge of food preparation and fine dining cooking
- Must be able to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to be flexible and to perform multiple tasks effectively
- Friendly, open disposition and professional presentation
- Open availability; must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to safely traverse kitchen areas
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, in some instances, the entire shift
- Ability to lift at least but not limited to 50 pounds and if more must be with assistance
- Flexibility in the wrist to scoop, twist, push, pull, lift, and bend
- Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment
- Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks
- Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10°F
Benefits
- Health Card
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off