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Job Title : Line Cook
Location : 9 East Genesee St. Skaneateles NY
Job Type : Full time
Job Description : Position Summary :
Position Summary :
The line cooks primary responsibility is to prepare and cook the highest quality food consistently and efficiently to TFK recipes and standards as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking.
The line cook will also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked and noncooked items.
Principal Accountabilities :
Prepare and cook a variety of meats seafood poultry and vegetables using a variety of kitchen equipment and techniques
Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served
Know and comply consistently with portion sizes cooking methods quality standards and kitchen rules policies and procedures
Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service
Portion food products before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and corresponding equipment
Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes
Handle store and rotate all products properly
Assists in food prep assignments during offpeak periods as needed
Opens and closes the kitchen properly assists others and follows checklists for kitchen stations
Understands and follows proper rules of hygiene and food safety measures
Participate in proactive communication to help avoid and solve operational HR and financial issues
Flexible during shifts to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed
Measures & Targets :
Speed and Efficiency : Maintain an average time of 1012 minutes per order with a goal to reduce time without compromising quality.
Quality and Consistency : Consistently meet the restaurants plating standards and ensure food is cooked to the correct specifications.
Health and Safety Compliance : Adherence to kitchen safety standards cleanliness and food safety protocols (e.g. safe food handling and sanitation).
Teamwork and Communication : Ability to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff (chefs servers dishwashers) and communicate effectively.
Guest Satisfaction : Ensure that dishes are prepared as ordered with a focus on consistency leading to a high number of positive reviews or returning customers.
Prep and Mise en Place Efficiency : All prep completed on time with 100% readiness for service ensuring a smooth kitchen flow during peak times.
Adherence to Recipes and Specifications : Prepare dishes with 0% variance in portion sizes or ingredients compared to the recipe card.
Attendance and Punctuality : Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts with no unexcused absences.
Qualifications :
A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking; preferably at least 6 months of experience in a similar capacity in a fastpaced restaurant
Must be able to work in a fastpaced loud environment and stand for long periods (up to 8 hours)
Must be able to speak read write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
Must be able to bend stoop squat and lift to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuous basis
Must be able to work on nights holidays and / or weekends
Last updated : 2024-11-21
