What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Harkins Theatres?
The Line Cook's primary responsibility is to prepare the highest quality food consistently and efficiently to Harkins’ recipes and standards, as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. This cook plays an integral part in the financial success of the restaurant. The cook will also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items, as necessary.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Prepare menu ingredients following a recipe to produce consistent results.
- Complete daily prep list, maintain station throughout shift, follow all specifications, and stock items as needed.
- Rinse and cut raw food products.
- Portion products and follow recipes to ensure plate presentation looks great and is consistent.
- Comply consistently with portion sizes, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
- Prepare items for broiling, grilling, sautéing or other cooking methods based off recipe requirements.
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Handle, label, store, and rotate all products properly.
- Conduct proper temperature checks of all food and document using the appropriate standard procedures.
- Follow sanitization standards, ensure workstation stays clean, organized, and follow all food handling standards.
What We Are Looking For:
- Preferably 1 years’ experience in basic kitchen preparation.
- Required to be at least 18 years of age.
- Available to work nights, holidays and/or weekends.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, loud environment, with multiple flashing lights, while in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- Required to obtain and maintain a current food handler’s card and/or food safety certification.
- Requires bending, stretching, reaching, squatting, twisting, standing, walking up and down stairs and on flat surfaces, lifting (up to 50 pounds), interacting with guests and employees, problem solving, and cognitive skills.
- Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace and possess basic math skills, be fiscally responsible and operate a point-of-sale system.
What We’ll Be Responsible For:
We provide training that will teach you the responsibilities of the job. As long as you are professional, friendly, reliable, thrive in a fast moving environment and have the desire to provide amazing guest service, we can prepare you for the rest.
We offer:
- FREE MOVIES
- A fun work environment
- Flexible hours
- Incentive programs
- Advancement opportunities
- 401K
- Employee Discounts
- Other Great Benefits
