What are the responsibilities and job description for the LINE COOK position at Ulu Kitchen by Merriman?

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide the highest level of quality and service to our guests in an incredibly friendly atmosphere. Prepare and cook food items for the line station assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

•	Read and follow standardized recipes, plating guides, and POS-generated tickets with accuracy.
•	Cut, measure, portion, and prepare ingredients according to recipe and station checklist specifications.
•	Prepare meats, vegetables, batters, sauces, and dressings according to recipes for use.
•	Cook or bake items to order and per recipe guidelines, ensuring correct preparation techniques, cook times, allergy modifications and accommodating special requests.
•	Practice proper allergy awareness and cross-contact prevention when preparing, handling, or plating food items.
•	Clean and sanitize all parts of the assigned station throughout each shift as required and specified in the daily checklist and per Chef’s direction.
•	Assist others as needed.
•	Restock or breakdown assigned station before next meal period depending on shift.
•	Communicate pertinent and required information, restock items and prep components as needed to ensure readiness for next meal period's line cooks.
•	Communicate food and equipment shortages to Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, or Chef.
•	Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the demands of the service period.
•	Set up station according to daily checklist, par sheet, and the Chef's direction.
•	Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support operational needs.
•	Report for work on time and uphold expectations for attendance, uniform, and professional conduct. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

•	Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
•	Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
•	Safety - Ability to work safely by following all safety policies and procedures.
•	Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
•	Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, guests, and management to ensure all needs are met.
•	Response to Direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
•	Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
•	Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal.
•	Friendly & Energetic - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others and bring energy to the performance of the task.
•	Neat & Well Groomed - Neat & Well Groomed

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience:

Six months to one-year related experience preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:	Must take and pass all training tests 90% and higher.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)	Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand	C
Walk	C
Sit	N
Manually Manipulate	C
Reach Outward	C
Reach Above Shoulder	F
Climb	O
Crawl	N
Squat or Kneel	O
Bend	F
Grasp	C
Speak	F

11-20 lbs	C
21-50 lbs	F

Push/Pull

13-25 lbs	C
26-40 lbs	F

Other Physical Requirements

•	Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
•	Sense of Sound - Hear verbal requests by guests, coworkers, and managers
•	Sense of Smell
•	Sense of Taste
•	Sense of Touch
•	Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Non-slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25lbs, safety glove when using knife.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality type. Can become crowded, hot, and can become high-pressure.

Salary : $23 - $32

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