Line Cook - Midtown
Description
Overall Purpose and Objective of the Position
The Line Cook is responsible for efficiently cooking food orders to the exact specifications of the Executive Chef and UCBC standards. This position works as a part of the kitchen brigade to ensure a smooth service and is responsible for the setup and close of his or her station and kitchen.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position
- Exemplify and promote safety in all aspects of the Kitchen
- Follow recipes set by the Executive Chef to prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and other food items in the oven and other kitchen equipment as necessary
- Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products prepared
- Prepare all food in accordance with standards set by the Executive Chef, UCBC, and health officials
- Inspect all food via sight, smell, touch, and taste in order to evaluate proper execution at all stages of preparation
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line station to make possible a smooth service period
- Handle, store, and rotate all food products properly
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment
- Wash dishes as necessary
- Follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist others in closing to ensure kitchen is clean and ready for the next day
- Other duties as needed to accomplish organizational goals
- Assist with internal and external festivals and events as needed
- Serve as an ambassador for the company
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Hepatitis A vaccination record
- ServSafe Certification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, accepted standards of sanitation, and operating basic kitchen equipment
- Ability to read recipes
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, and portion sizes
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
- Must have minimum 1 year of cooking experience
- Must be at least 21 years old
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Activity & Amount of Time
- Stand – over 2/3
- Walk – 1/3 to 2/3
- Sit – None
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel & operate standard office and kitchen equipment - Over 2/3
- Reach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3
- Climb or balance – Under 1/3
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – Under 1/3
- Talk or hear – Over 2/3
- Taste or smell – 1/3 to 2/3
This job requires that the following weight/s be lifted or force be exerted, with or without accommodation;
Weight & Amount of Time
- Lift up to 50 lbs. – 1/3 to 2/3
- Push up to 200 lbs. – Under 1/3
- Pull up to 200 lbs. – Under 1/3
- Depress up to X lbs. (i.e. clutch of a vehicle) – None
Following are particular working conditions that are associated with this position:
- Kitchen environment
- Hazards include slips, falls, cuts, and burns
- Exposure to hot and cold temperatures