Line Cook

Job Summary

Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Primary

o Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of El Toro: To create an extraordinary experience for our guests to enjoy the best Tex-Mex around through superior standards and service excellence.

o Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.

o Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.

o Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.

o Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.

o Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.

o Clean and sanitize workstation area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

o Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.

o Season and cook food according to recipes.

o Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.

o Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

o Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.

o Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.

o Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.

o Portion according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to guests.

o Weigh or measure ingredients.

o Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.

o Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.

o Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.

o Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.

o Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.

o Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.

o Promptly inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.

o Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.

o Stir and strain soups and sauces.

o Uses the Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products; does not rely on the memory of oneself or others.

o Complete opening and closing checklists and assists others in opening and closing the kitchen.

o Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.

o Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.

o Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clute, TX 77531 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clute, TX 77531: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14