Line Cook

Smithfield Station is a renowned restaurant dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience through outstanding service, superb products, and a comfortable, unique atmosphere. Established with a mission to create the most enjoyable eating and sleeping experience possible, Smithfield Station prides itself on its dedicated team who work with great personalities to ensure every guest leaves satisfied. The restaurant is well-known for its commitment to quality and service, offering a menu filled with expertly prepared meals in a warm, inviting setting. Employment at Smithfield Station is based on providing top-tier food and service consistently, making it a favored locale among both locals and visitors alike. The establishment embraces a culture of teamwork, excellence, and a passion for culinary arts, making it an excellent place for culinary professionals to grow and refine their skills.

The position of Cook at Smithfield Station involves preparing a variety of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products while adhering closely to health department regulations concerning food handling, storage, and safety. The role extends beyond cooking to include the preparation and portioning of food prior to cooking, as well as the final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing cooked items. The cook is responsible for ensuring that food is prepared and served timely, maintaining proper temperature controls, and meeting quality standards. They must also uphold the restaurant's standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen rules and policies.

Key activities involve promoting and practicing the restaurant’s mission, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, inspecting and regulating the temperature of food storage areas, rotating food stock properly, and ensuring all food is fresh and prepared to specification. Cooks at Smithfield Station must be skilled in seasoning and cooking food according to recipes, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and portioning food expertly. They will also assist in food prep during off-peak periods, substitute for colleagues during peak times, and participate in closing kitchen duties. The role requires a cooperative attitude, as cooks are expected to work closely with fellow employees to support the restaurant’s operations and guest satisfaction.

Smithfield Station uses a wide array of commercial kitchen tools and technology, including blenders, grinders, slicers, broilers, convection ovens, deep fryers, griddles, grills, and steamers. Professional cutlery and specialized knives are also standard in the kitchen to maintain precise food preparation. Additionally, food safety labeling systems and slicing machinery help ensure compliance with safety standards.

This is a full-time position starting at $15 per hour, ideal for individuals with a passion for cooking and a commitment to food safety and quality. The candidate must be physically capable of performing tasks that require bending, lifting up to 40 pounds, and standing for long periods, and be willing to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.