What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at JAMS Modern American?
Reports To: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Job Summary:
Seeking a skilled Line Cook to prepare dishes according to our restaurant’s standards and recipes. You’ll ensure food quality, maintain a clean workstation, and follow all safety and sanitation guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation: Cook and prepare dishes based on established recipes and portion sizes. Handle tasks such as grilling, frying, broiling, and baking.
- Station Management: Set up, stock, and maintain your workstation, ensuring it's clean, organized, and following safety measures.
- Quality Control: Ensure all ingredients, prepped items and prepared dishes meet company presentation and taste standards. Assist in expediting orders as needed.
- Sanitation: Follow all food safety and sanitation practices, including washing, peeling, cutting, and preparing ingredients as well as all DCHD protocols.
- Collaboration: Work with other Head Chef, Kitchen Management and kitchen staff to improve service, performance, and safety. Help with additional duties as needed.
- Company Policies: Adhere to all company guidelines and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, including health standards, conduct, and safety procedures.
Other Duties:
- Be aware of any safety concerns and report them promptly.
- Wear safety gear, including slip-resistant shoes.
- Superior attendance and punctuality are essential.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays are preferred.
Qualifications:
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50lbs, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
- Work Environment: Fast-paced kitchen with moderate to high noise levels, high temperatures levels and sharp objects.
- Skills: Strong hand-eye coordination, multitasking, and attention to detail.
- Experience: Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Health benefits for full time employees
- Employee discounts