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Culinary Associate

Tandem Hospitality Group
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
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Job Description

A Line Cook is responsible for a high level of consistent meals according to recipes and standards, always keeping a clean and sanitized work area and exhibiting impeccable food presentation and garnishing, leading to exceeding guest expectations and creating repeat business.

Job Responsibilities

  • Set up stations and collect all necessary misenplais to prepare menu for service
  • Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking
  • Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items
  • Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station
  • Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures
  • Inform chef in advance of likely shortages
  • Ensure the correct temperature of food
  • Taste all food items for quality before serving
  • Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
  • Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
  • Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times
  • Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
  • Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
  • Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
  • Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms
  • Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances
  • Perform record keeping and reports generation duties
  • Order and take delivery of food and supplies
  • Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager
  • Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors
  • Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

Job Qualifications

  • High School graduate or equivalent vocational training
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Punctuality and reliable attendance.
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
  • Proper food safety training and certification as described by law
  • Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods of time
  • High level of professionalism

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