Line Cook

Summary of Position

The cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is responsible for the appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Along with complying with all laws, company policy, brand standards, the following are the Essential Functions of this position: 

• Prepare or direct the preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Determine the amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
• Ensure availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Set the steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining room.
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Store food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Apportion food for serving.
• Maintain daily production records.
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Complete food temperature checks before service.
• Any other duties that are required at the direction of the supervisor.   

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The position may require occasional lifting of products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications and/or Experience

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

• High School Education or Equivalent is Required.
• Prior experience required

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Flexibility.
• Stress Management/Composure.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Salary : $13 - $14