Line Cook

Job Summary:The Line Cook is responsible for cooking food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sets up the preparation station and the kitchen are set up and stocked.
• Prepares food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
• Cooks menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Answers, reports, and follows executive or sous chef’s instructions.
• Cleans up station and takes care of leftover food.
• Stocks inventory appropriately.
• Ensures that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Complies with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines throughout the kitchen and restaurant.
• Basic understanding of basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety and food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:White Horse Catering is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
White Horse Catering participates in E-Verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon completing and passing the compliance process.

About Wellington International:

Wellington International, formerly known as Palm Beach International Equestrian Center was founded in 2006 and has contributed to transforming Wellington, Florida, into the world’s premiere destination for equestrian enthusiasts. Wellington International is an amusement and recreational establishment doing business through several companies. Wellington International arranges seasonal events, including the Winter Equestrian Festival (“WEF”), which is held at Wellington International over 13 weeks and is the world’s largest and longest-running equestrian sports event with more than 8,000 horses and more than 300,000 spectators from 43 different countries converge on Wellington.

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