Silver Reef is looking for a new Line Cook! We have over 900 hard-working and passionate employees throughout our many properties. Serving the community for over 50 years, we exist to provide opportunity, inspiration, and stability for our employees and their families through our success and growth. We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits for all of our full-time employees! Other benefits include a 401(k) program, PTO, and much more.
Position Summary
The Cook is responsible for knowledge in specification of products, recipes, presentation of product and execution of quality service and quality food. Duties also include maintaining cleanliness, organization, sanitation and safety of all kitchen areas. Line cooks must be able to
multi-task well and work well under pressure; at times performing duties both behind the line and in the kitchen area where needed.
Qualifications
? Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles.
? Minimum one year experience working on a cooks line
? Able to work in fast paced environment.
? Must be able obtain Health Card and knowledge of Serve Safe requirements.
? Ability to use knives in a proficient manner.
? Understanding of kitchen equipment and their standard usage.
Essential Functions
? Practice Sanitation and Safety principles while in the kitchen.
? Responsible for using the proper methods of preparation, sizes of portioning and the
garnishing of food while on the line
? Waste management including waste reporting
? Recipe accuracy
? Plating specifications including ingredients, garnish and condiments
? Preparation of recipes
? Set-up of the kitchen line
? Sanitation & Cleanliness including Health Code Compliance
? Monitor temperatures for equipment and product
? Monitor holding temperatures on the line
? Calibration of daily use bi-metallic stemmed thermometers
? Ensure the proper conditions of all equipment and facilities, alerting management when
repairs are needed.
? Maintain endurance during rush business hours
? Maintain fast pace for food output
? Prepare all items within designated ticket time
? Alert management if ticket times are not being met
? Organized preparation and output of food product
? Operate several line functions simultaneously including grill, sauté and fry station
Physical Requirements
Work in an open-air environment and move throughout the property, lift, bend, and kneel. Hearing, speech, vision, and literacy (all critical). Work may be performed in small areas, and may entail chemical usage, the ability to tolerate
various levels of noise, temperature, light quality, air quality, and various foodstuff smells. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions required of this position. Duties and/or responsibilities may be subject to revision to meet business needs.