Line Cook

Full-Time

Description

Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to the restaurant's menu and specifications. Ensure food is prepared quickly, efficiently, and meets all health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Food Preparation:
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, such as chopping vegetables, cutting meats, and preparing sauces. Follow recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency and quality of dishes. Cook food to order and ensure that each plate meets quality standards before serving.
2. Cooking & Presentation:
• Cook food to the appropriate level of doneness and garnish plates according to menu specifications. Ensure that all food is served in a timely manner and to the restaurant’s presentation standards. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen to promote efficiency.
3. Food Safety & Sanitation:
• Follow all food safety protocols, including proper food storage, temperature control, and hygiene practices. Clean and sanitize kitchen tools, equipment, and work areas regularly. Ensure compliance with health regulations and restaurant safety standards.
4. Inventory & Stocking:
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or need for reordering supplies. Assist in receiving and storing deliveries, ensuring proper rotation of stock.
5. Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with other kitchen staff to maintain kitchen efficiency. Communicate effectively with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth coordination between the kitchen and dining area.
6. Equipment Maintenance:
• Operate kitchen equipment (grills, fryers, ovens, etc.) safely and efficiently.
7. Quality Control:
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and portion control. Resolve any issues with food preparation or cooking, ensuring customer satisfaction.

1. Miscellaneous
   • Other duties as assigned by supervisor or general manager

Experience:

• Experience: Previous experience as a line cook or in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards.
• Skills: Ability to follow recipes and instructions, multitask effectively, and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and handle kitchen tools and equipment safely.
• Teamwork: Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with other kitchen and service staff.

Education/Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Must be able to pass the Safe Food Handler Certificate Program within 60 days from date of hire
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Good communication skills
• Professional appearance
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and internet

Working Conditions:

• Work in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen environment. It will require evening, weekend, and/or holiday shifts based on business demands.
• Potential exposure to hot surfaces, sharp utensils, and cleaning chemicals.

This is a full-time, seasonal position working at Sun Outdoors located in Berlin, MD. This position is for 2nd shift. Flexible schedule, with holidays and weekends required. We offer Paid Sick Time and discounted travel program benefits for team members, plus more!EOE / AA / M / F / Veterans / Disabled / Drug Free Workplace

Qualifications

Restaurant Cook

Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject (Preferred)
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Licenses and Certifications

• Required

  Food Handling

Experience

• Required

  1 years:

  Restaurant Cook

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