What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at BRIDGETON?
Description
We are looking for line cooks to join the team! As a Line Cook, you will take part in all aspects of the kitchen including service, sanitation, safety, menu knowledge, and station setup. You will play a key role in contributing to customer satisfaction. As the line cook, you will ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards, in accordance with recipes and menu specifications.
Essential Duties
We are looking for line cooks to join the team! As a Line Cook, you will take part in all aspects of the kitchen including service, sanitation, safety, menu knowledge, and station setup. You will play a key role in contributing to customer satisfaction. As the line cook, you will ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards, in accordance with recipes and menu specifications.
Essential Duties
- Respond to requests from senior kitchen staff, including preparing ingredients and assisting with food preparation.
- Assist in the maintenance of kitchen equipment, including reporting any issues to the appropriate person.
- Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with all kitchen staff, including servers, dishwashers, and other line cooks.
- Prepare food for service (e.g.: chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including washing dishes and cleaning equipment.
- Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
- Properly use kitchen equipment and utilities.
- Ability to work on your feet for most of the day and lift 30 pounds at a time.
- Set up and stock preparation stations and kitchen with necessary supplies.
- Prepare and cook menu items, including main dishes, desserts, and appetizers.
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion.
- Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Make sure kitchen operation procedures and hygiene complies with food safety standards and regulation.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor/executive chef.
- Strong understanding of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
- Previous cooking experience in a restaurant or hotel food and beverage required.
- Strong understanding of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
- Able to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Able to work on weekends, holidays, and nights.