Line Cook

Description

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare, cook, and plate food to the standards set by the head chef or management. Follow the LDIR standard on all prepared products; label, date, initial, and rotate.
• Follow recipes and adjust based on guest requests (e.g., dietary restrictions).
• Assist in preparing ingredients (chopping, marinating, etc.) for dishes.
• Maintain and record proper temperature controls
• Carry out other duties assigned by the manager on duty and/or the kitchen manager.

• Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets the quality standards of the restaurant, including presentation and taste.
• Ensure food products are portioned before cooking by following standard portion sizes and recipes that have been specified
• Check ingredients for freshness before use and discard expired or spoiled items.

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Follow proper hygiene procedures (washing hands, wearing gloves, sanitizing surfaces) during food preparation.

• Assist with inventory management, keeping track of stock levels and notifying management when supplies are low.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries, checking for accuracy and quality.
• Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures.

• Operate kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, grills, etc.) safely.
• Report any faulty equipment to the kitchen manager or maintenance staff.

• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
• Knowledgeable of proper sanitation, food safety, and security procedures
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Knowledge of service standards and systems
• The physical demands for this position are to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 25-50 pounds, and move on an ongoing basis during working hours within a fast paced environment.
• Ability to access online scheduling apps.

• Prefer 3-5 years prior heart of house experience in a full service restaurant
• Serve Safe certification preferred