Line Cook

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trains and develops kitchen staff; trains cooks/kitchen staff in the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation.
• Ensures that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensures all sanitation procedures are being followed; ensures adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Assists kitchen manager/executive chef as needed.
• Skillfully utilizes hand tools or machines required, reads recipes, measures, cuts, and otherwise works on materials with great precision.
• Establishes procedures, prepares and coordinates schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of all food preparation techniques and styles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, and a positive outlook.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

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.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand and walk
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.