Line Cook
East Rutherford, NJ
Culinary
Skills Required
- Proven at least 1+ years’ experience as a Line Cook in a reputable, high-volume full service/casual kitchen food production preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand/walk frequently.
- ServSafe Certification, Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM), or Accredited Food Handler Certificate required within 90 days of hire.
- High Standards of Cleanliness
Job Description:
Our culinary team member are tasked with preparing and cooking our menu with the same standard of excellence you would apply if cooking for your own family. You'll be responsible for following our recipes, portion control guidelines and quality identifiers without flaws, all while championing food safety and creating Insta-worthy plates.
What makes a great Culinary?
- Speak clearly and present information orally.
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
What will you be doing daily?
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
- Executing same-ticket order coordination to ensure items finish at the same time.
- Follows standard recipes, production sheets and line checks.
- Evaluates food preparation and recommends changes to improve operations.
- Practicing label, date, initial and rotating procedures.
- Stocking stations before and after each shift.
- Performing opening, closing and side duties as required.
- Maintains clean equipment and cooking area.
- Handles food and equipment in accordance with sanitation and safety practices.
- Meets or exceeds time standards for completion of all orders.
- Utilizes progressive cooking procedures to ensure an optimum quality product.
- Ensures safety of food prepared by following safe sanitary food handling practices- hot food hot and cold food cold.
- Follow specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment. Utilizes proper food storage practices- cover, label, and date.
- Properly stacked and store China, glassware, silverware, cookware, and food storage containers.
- Maintained clean and dry floors throughout shift.
- Assist with inventory maintenance as needed.
- Remove all garbage, clean and maintain kitchen machinery.