Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes in a timely and consistent manner, following established recipes and presentation standards. This role supports the overall dining experience by maintaining a clean, organized workstation and collaborating closely with the culinary team to ensure every guest enjoys a memorable meal.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Experience

• 1-3 years line cook experience with high volume or fine dining.
• Strong knife skills.
• Suffolk County Food Managers Certificate preferred
• Takes great pride in the food they prepare and serve
• Being Multilingual helpful
• Shares the cultural belief that teamwork delivers results

Physical requirements:

• Ability to work required full-time shift.
• Light work - Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

General Requirements

• Prior experience in a professional kitchen or culinary environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety
• Ability to follow recipes and plating guidelines with precision
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible with schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and cleanliness
• Willingness to learn and take direction from chefs and supervisors
• Positive attitude and dedication to maintaining a collaborative kitchen environment
• Must adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards
• Follow proper procedures for storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation in accordance with health and safety regulations

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Fundamental Requirements

• Prepare meals according to recipe cards
• Set up and maintain workstation by following daily prep sheets according to forecast
• Complete the prep list in efficient manner and be ready for service
• Follow station sanitizing bucket standard according to Suffolk County Board of Health Requirements
• Proper storage of all walk ins and reach ins
• Strict adherence to Label & Date policy
• Follow and complete all daily opening and closing side work checklist that are assigned
• Practice all Suffolk County Safe Food Handling Standards
• Reading guest food tickets (dupes) and follow proper coursing
• Assist front of house teammates with guest requests and special orders
• Follow proper plating standards
• Assist in maintaining food cost controls at all times and reporting anything that might be a negative to our food cost

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