Line Cook Position:
The cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, while maintaining food health and safety procedures, sanitation and security of the kitchen and equipment. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.
An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking, follow the Arthur and Sons specifications, and deliver well-prepared meals in a timely manner. They must be quick in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. A line cook will have experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques.
Responsibilities:
Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
Follows all recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications, as set by the restaurant
Coordinates the delivery of all foods within the preset time standards from the kitchen display system (KDS)
Demonstrates product standards and recipe knowledge daily
Sets up, maintains side work, and/or closes station for scheduled shift
Prepares and plates station food items according to specifications and preset time limits
Ensures safety and sanitation standards are met and maintained
Properly uses personal protective equipment
Maintains a clean, neat, well-groomed appearance and work station
Responds to all “call backs” and “echos” to ensure ordered food is prepared on time
Insures that hot foods are hot and cold foods are cold
Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures
Communicates any product run outs, equipment issues, and quality or service problems to the MOD immediately
Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes all kitchen areas, walk-ins, and storage areas according to Arthur and Sons NY Italian specifications
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and work toward the goal of customer satisfaction
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
Cook food in various utensils or grillers and according to food health and safety standards
Check food while cooking to stir or turn
Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Check quality of ingredients
Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the chef or manager at any time
Requirements
Basic verbal communication skills
Passion for food & beverage
Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to multitask
Detail oriented
Proven experience as a cook
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Ability to work in a team
Very good communication skills
Able to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
Qualifications:
Must be 18+ years of age
High school diploma/GED will be an advantage
2+ years of experience as a lead line cook
5+ years of experience as a line cook
Excellent oral communication skills required
Ability to speak and understand basic English (multiple languages a plus)
Food Handlers Certification
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and exert fast paced mobility for entire shift
Ability to transport up to 50 lbs. On occasion, and up to 35 lbs. Regularly
Ability to climb, stretch, and reach as needed for cleaning purposes
Some light to medium lifting will be required throughout the shift, anywhere from 2-30lbs.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of duties, which you as a Line Cook are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice