Line Cook Position – Full Time (Hatboro)

A reputable Restaurant and Bar is looking for a talented line cook to join our team. The location of the restaurant will be in the Hatboro section of Pennsylvania. We are looking to grow rapidly by opening up multiple restaurants in the region. We are looking for someone who is reliable and dependable with a passion for food and cooking.

Title: LINE COOK
Reports to: Chef Kitchen Manager

Summary of Position:
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot or cold food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all plates.

Duties & Responsibilities:
 Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
 Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
 Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
 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.
 Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
 Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
 Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
 Handles stores and rotates all products properly.
 Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
 Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
 Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
 Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications:
 A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
 At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
 Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
 Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
 Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Directions:

-Attach resume to email. (Do not paste in the body of the email)
-Use “Line Cook Position-Hatboro” in the subject field.

Compensation based on experience