Line Cook

Job Summary

 

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

• Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepare a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Package take-out foods and/or serve food to customers.
• Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.

 

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

 

• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.

 

Supervisory Responsibility

 

None

 

Education & Experience

 

GED or High School Diploma

 

At least 1 year kitchen experience

 

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

 

• Excellent verbal communication skills required
• Knowledgeable of proper food handling procedures

 

Tools & Equipment Used

 

• Kitchen utensils
• Cleaning detergents and equipment

 

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

 

Must be able to stand, sit and walk. The incumbent must be able to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

 

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

 

Travel

 

None

 

Disclaimer

 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities