What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at La Saj Lebanese Bistro?
LINE COOK
Prepare line according to Kitchen Manager. Preps and cooks products assigned to his/her station
Job Tasks
1. Prepares meats, seafood, vegetables and other items required for line
and catering.
- Carefully follows standard recipes when prepping and preparing all items.
- Uses food prep equipment according to manufacturers instructions
- Keeps work station clean at all times
- Returns unused food to proper storage areas
- Assists with preparation of other food products on serving line as needed
- Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices
- Returns soiled food prep utensils and other smallwares to proper areas
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portioning sizes and recipe specifications
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, cooking equipment and refrigeration
- Closes the kitchen properly
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
- Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Kitchen Manager
Informs Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
Supervises: No supervisory duties
Qualifications:
· Preferably 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and
cooking but will train those serious about cooking
· Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen personnel
and service staff
· Ability to bend, reach, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
· Ability to work in a standing position for long periods
· Good organizational skills
· Good understanding of basic math skills