Line Cook

Greensboro, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $10.00 - $12.75

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

Uniform allowance

Job Description

Our establishment is a vibrant and customer-oriented restaurant committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through meticulous food preparation and outstanding service. As a recognized player in the food service industry, we emphasize quality, consistency, and the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. Our team is passionate about creating delectable dishes that not only satisfy appetites but also create lasting impressions for our valued guests. We foster a dynamic workplace culture that promotes teamwork, respect, and a shared commitment to culinary excellence. With a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, our restaurant continues to uphold a strong reputation for delicious cuisine and exemplary guest service in a competitive market environment.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Food and Beverage Line Cook to join our culinary team. This full-time position plays a critical role in food preparation and cooking, ensuring every dish meets our high standards in presentation, taste, and quality. The line cook will be responsible for setting up and stocking stations before service, preparing raw ingredients, cooking a diverse range of menu items including meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetable dishes according to the chef's guidelines, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The role demands precision in portioning, a commitment to food safety protocols, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure within a fast-paced kitchen setting. Aside from technical skills, the ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, excellent communication capabilities, and a collaborative spirit to maintain smooth operations among kitchen staff and uphold our restaurant's reputation. This position requires candidates to be punctual, reliable, and professional, ready to contribute to a consistent, high-quality dining experience that encourages repeat business. If you are passionate about cooking, attentive to detail, and eager to grow your culinary career, this opportunity to join our team will provide a platform to refine your skills and advance professionally in the food service industry.

Job Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent vocational training
at least 1 year of related experience required
proper food safety training and certification as described by law or the ability to obtain
excellent knowledge of food safety, sanitation and handling practices
strong written and verbal communication skills
positive upbeat attitude and personality
punctuality and regular and reliable attendance
high level of professionalism
interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public
ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum of supervision

Job Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent vocational training
at least 1 year of related experience
proper food safety training and certification or ability to obtain
excellent knowledge of food safety, sanitation and handling practices
strong written and verbal communication skills
positive upbeat attitude and personality
punctuality and regular and reliable attendance
high level of professionalism
interpersonal skills and ability to work well with co-workers and the public
ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum supervision

Job Duties

Complete food prep and portioning prior to service
weigh and measure ingredients for cooking
ensure set up stations and collect all necessary mis en place to prepare dishes for service
maintain and restock sufficient levels of food on the line
cook and prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, cold food items in accordance with chef's standards
ensure the correct temperature of food to make it attractive and tasty
taste all food items for quality purpose before serving
prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station
cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures
return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
inform chef in advance of likely shortages
inspect and accept the delivery of food and supplies
make sure all products are stored appropriately
use and maintain all kinds of tools, appliances, and equipment in accordance with manufactures instructions
report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager
clean kitchen before and after shift
close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
maintain an organized, tidy, clean and sanitized work area at all times, including refrigerators and storerooms
constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
perform record keeping and reports generation duties
maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors
assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
perform all reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors or managers