Line Cook
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Position Summary
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Line Cook to join our fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. This role is ideal for someone with prior kitchen experience who thrives under pressure and is passionate about preparing quality food while working as part of a dynamic team.
The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, supporting efficient service, and delivering a consistent, high-quality dining experience for our guests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Take customer orders (as applicable) and prepare food requiring short preparation times.
- Complete orders from steam tables and ensure timely service at counters or tables.
- Carve meats, prepare sandwiches, brew coffee, and execute additional food preparation tasks as assigned.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, kitchen equipment, counters, and tables.
- Assist with food prep, stock rotation, and inventory support as needed.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe guidelines.
- Accept payment and make change when required.
- Work efficiently during high-volume service periods, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.
- Support team members and assist in other areas when needed.
- Use kitchen equipment and tools safely and properly, including practicing knife safety.
- Observe all safety and security procedures and report unsafe conditions.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Previous kitchen or restaurant experience preferred (3–6 months minimum preferred).
- Culinary certificate or equivalent training is a plus.
- ServSafe certification preferred.
- Strong work ethic with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow professionally.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Ability to read and interpret written instructions and recipes.
- Comfortable using kitchen equipment and related technology.
Core Competencies
- Continuous learning and skill development
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Clear verbal communication
- Problem-solving ability
- Dependability and punctuality
- Quality and cost awareness
- Adaptability in high-pressure environments
- Commitment to safety and sanitation
- Professional appearance and conduct
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
- Regularly lift up to 10 lbs.
- Frequently lift up to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to work long hours on feet in a high-heat kitchen environment.
- Manual dexterity and knife-handling ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Regular exposure to extreme heat and humid conditions.
- Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp equipment, fumes, and cleaning chemicals.
- Loud noise levels typical of commercial kitchens.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required.
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