Job Description

The Line Cook (Cook I substitute) is responsible for a variety of food preparation duties and supports all kitchen and restaurant staff members to provide an excellent quality of food and customer service. 

Essential Duties

• Prepare all menu items quickly, efficiently, and consistently
• Prepare plates and baskets according to established proper presentation standards.
• Organize, rotate and stock hot lines properly.
• Meet guests needs through timely and proper handling of all equipment and chemicals.
• Ensure the employee dining area is properly supplied with freshly prepared food.
• Comply with all department and company rules, regulations, policies, procedures and internal controls and government rules and regulations.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Ensure the employee dining area is properly supplied with freshly prepared food.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as necessary.
• Attend periodic meetings and training sessions.
• Promote positive public and employee relations.
• Present oneself in a neat and clean appearance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Essential responsibilities include moderate physical ability such as lift or maneuver at least fifty (50) pounds, and varied instances of standing/walking. 

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests. Fluency in English required, second language a plus. Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.

Mathematical Skills & Reasoning Ability:

Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations. Ability to decipher various reports and maintains reports upon request. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that exists while employees are performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. When on the property or some back of house areas, the noise level increases to loud. Must be able to interact with internal and external guests in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work in very cold damp (below 41 degrees) or very hot environment (90 degrees or higher) for entire shift. Must be able to wear required safety equipment for entire shift. 
• Due to the unpredictable nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry, employees must be able to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.

Work/Educational Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school or equivalent diploma and have the ability to obtain the appropriate license pursuant to the New York State Lottery regulations.
• Three (3) years’ related (work experience

Must be knowledgeable in the safe use of kitchen equipment. 

Salary Range: $26.0556 - $34.4075