Job Title: Line/prep Cook

Department:Hot Kitchen

Reports to: Chef De Cuisine / Executive Chef

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Approved Date: February 2023

Summary responsible for the accurately and efficient preparation and cooking of foods as instructed by the Executive Chef in accordance with high defined standards and quality set by the restaurant, following current health safety and hygiene highest levels. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set-up the hot line and maintain it clean, sanitary and organized throughout the lunch and dinner shifts
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set-up for all dishes
• Handles, stores and rotates all food products properly
• Preps and cooks lunch and dinner shifts
• Breaks down and clean entire hot line stations at the end of every shift
• Butchery fish, meat, poultry as specify by Executive Chef
• Proficient in prepping and cooking high volume banquets
• Operating, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment
• Knowledge and preparation of over twenty soups recipes
• Excellent multitasker
• Food tickets are complete and out in a timely manner
• Notifies the Executive Chef or Sous Chef in advance of all expected shortages
• Properly stores all foods, which must be covered, dated and rotated on a daily basis to ensure proper portion control and quality
• Assists receiving of products and storage

Competencies                                                   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Language Skills                                                

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability                                             

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays, with extensive standing/walking. Be able to lift materials and/or products up to 30 pounds or more.

Follow the restaurant’s policies and procedures, including those for cash handing and safety/security. Excellent knowledge of entire menus including the specials of the week, etc.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.