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- We are looking to hire a hard-working and experienced Line Cook(s) to supervise all food preparation activities and ensure that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained. The Line Cook’s responsibilities include assisting the Head Cook in preparing entrées, advising our Line Cooks on suitable portion sizes, and ensuring that food items are stored at the correct temperatures. You should also be able to train Line Cooks and attend all mandatory meetings. To be successful as a Lead Line Cook, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional Lead Line Cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills. Lead Line Cook Responsibilities:
- Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
- Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the Head Cook.
- Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the Head Cook.
- Supervising the work of Line Cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
- Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
- Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.
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- Communicating clearly so that others in the kitchen understand expectations and exactly what to do
- Showing commitment to food safety because no employer wants diners to become ill or the establishment to be closed because of issues
- Focusing on teamwork in order to maintain operational flow and workplace morale
- Multitasking to perform various cooking and managing duties at the same time
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with CAKE, our restaurant management software
- Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
- HS Diploma or equivalent required. BSc degree in Business Administration, hospitality management, or culinary schooling is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Pay rate:
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Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Work Location: In person