Line Cook

2 years

Line cooks seek to craft meaningful experiences for guests through adherence to the strict standards of the EnjoyAM Restaurant Group in the preparation and execution of dishes. Line cooks report directly to the Sous Chefs and Chef de Cuisine and contribute to the team in a variety of tasks. The qualified candidate has a love for food, a passion for service, and a team oriented work ethic.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
• Occasionally serve food
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

Full Time Line cooks work four, ten hour shifts with at least two consecutive days off. We work to provide a sense of work life balance in an industry that is fast paced and can be high stress. The menus change regularly, giving line cooks opportunities to learn new MOPs and learn how to develop dish ideas. We also assist with medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as accident and life insurance.

Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating on complex dishes
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as waitstaff, dishwashers, management and sometimes customers
• Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alike
• Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
• Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts

Education & Experience

• One to two years of experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Knowledge of Safety Procedures

Attention to Detail in Food Preparation

Food Prep

Time Management Skills to Complete Tasks Efficiently

Ability to Work as Part of a Team

Adaptability to Changing Menus and Cooking Techniques

Sauce Making

Creativity in Developing Dish Ideas

Calm Demeanor Under High Stress

Commitment to Quality and Presentation of Food

Stress Management Skills to Maintain Performance Under Pressure

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills for Effective Teamwork

Ability to Follow Health and Safety Regulations

Organizational Skills to Maintain a Clean Work Area

Accountability for Dish Quality

Problem Solving Skills in a Fast Paced Environment

Organizational Skills to Maintain a Clean Workspace

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Reliability in Attendance and Punctuality

Customer Service Orientation to Enhance Guest Experiences

Calm Demeanor

Physical Stamina to Endure Long Shifts

Experience as a Line Cook, Restaurant Cook, or Prep Cook

Commitment to Food Safety and Sanitation Practices

Manual Dexterity

Willingness to Learn and Improve Culinary Skills

Taking Direction and Feedback

Ability to Follow Instructions Accurately

Ability to Handle Extreme Heat

Team Collaboration to Achieve Common Goals

Accountability

Respect for Diverse Culinary Practices and Teamwork

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Initiative to Take on Additional Responsibilities When Needed

Time Management

Comprehension and Organization

Professionalism

Manual Dexterity and Hand Eye Coordination

Culinary Skills

Ability to stand for long periods

Standing for Long Periods of Time

Baking, Grilling, Steaming, Boiling Skills

Food Safety

Food Presentation and Garnishing Skills

Grilling

Meat Cookery

Vegetable Cookery

Meat Butchery

Communication

Frying

Knife Skills

Positive Attitude

Portioning

Fish Cookery

Attention to Detail

Safety and Sanitation

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Work In a Fast-Paced Environment

Food Preparation

Plating and Presentation

Following Recipes

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