Line/Prep Cook - WOH

Huntsville, AL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $10.00 - $15.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Uniform allowance

Job Description

We are a dynamic and fast-paced establishment in the food service industry, committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our valued customers. As a restaurant or similar food preparation company, we take pride in maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who strive to execute recipes with precision and uphold our brand's reputation for excellence. We are currently seeking Line/Prep Cooks who are passionate about food preparation and eager to contribute their skills in a vibrant kitchen environment.

The role of Line/Prep Cook is essential in any busy kitchen setting, involving the preparation and cooking of various food items including meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables, using broilers, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment. The position requires someone who takes full responsibility for the quality of products served, consistently adhering to standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and company policies. This job demands attention to detail, following recipes exactly as stated, and remaining updated on any recipe changes to ensure the consistency and high quality of every dish served.

Candidates will be tasked with managing the flow of food, keeping the kitchen area clean and organized, and ensuring proper stock rotation and product labeling. They must maintain communication with the service and kitchen staff to coordinate ticket times effectively. The role also includes daily station setup, food prep work, thorough cleaning, and equipment maintenance to support smooth kitchen operations. Physical demands are significant, requiring the ability to lift heavy items, work long shifts standing and moving, and operate in a hot and sometimes damp environment. This career path suits individuals who are resilient, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a positive, cooperative working atmosphere. The job demands a commitment to company policies and teamwork to uphold the high standards of the establishment and promote a favorable public image. This opportunity offers hands-on experience and professional growth within the culinary sector, ideal for cooks looking to develop their skills in a structured and supportive setting.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in food preparation or culinary field preferred
Ability to follow recipe instructions exactly
Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation policies
Capacity to lift heavy items up to 70 lbs repeatedly
Ability to work on feet for 6-8 hour shifts
Capability to work in hot and potentially damp conditions
Must be able to hear and understand communication in a noisy environment
Must be able to read and comprehend menu checks
Strong manual dexterity and physical stamina

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred
Ability to follow detailed recipe instructions
Strong attention to detail
Good communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Physical stamina to handle lifting and prolonged standing
Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
Team player with a cooperative attitude

Job Duties

Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
Follows recipe instructions exactly as stated
Keeps updated on recipe changes and ensures proper execution of recipe procedures
Keeps entire kitchen clean
stocks and sets up rotation
Keeps prepared food continuously moving out of the kitchen
Communicates ticket times with service/kitchen staff and manager
Completes assigned prep work for stocking and set up of station
Breaks down and cleans station thoroughly every day
Requisitions products on a timely basis
Operates and maintains equipment properly
Cleans and sanitizes throughout the shift
Ensures proper rotation of all products and stocks products to par, labels, day dots, and signs all products
Keeps immediate supervisor promptly informed of problems or matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action or suggests alternatives
Performs all duties and responsibilities timely and efficiently according to company policies
Maintains favorable working relationships with company employees to promote cooperative working climate
Provides a favorable image of the company to promote its aims and enhance public recognition
Lifts and carries sacks and cases up to 70 lbs up to 20 times per shift
Frequent bending and stooping
Works frequently in hot and damp environment
Handles hazards such as cuts, burns, slipping, and tripping
Uses hands 99% of the time
Stands, moves, and walks during 6-8 hour shift
Must be able to hear kitchen, window person and/or chef requests amid loud noise
Must be able to read menu checks