Line Cook - Consistent Schedule
On-siteFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Prepare high-quality food in a timely, efficient, and sanitary manner by adhering to standard recipes, portion control, and presentation specifications. Set up stations, re-stock food products, and maintain clean, organized work areas while handling dishes for guests with allergies. Communicate with chefs regarding nightly specials and guest flow, then perform side and closing duties as assigned. Cross-train in other kitchen roles and assist with training experienced cooks. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment, standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- One or more year's experience as a line cook
- Experience operating grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection ovens, flat-top ranges, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and production, cooking techniques, sanitation and safe food handling
- Commitment to quality, service, and expanding knowledge and skills
- Must be able to read and communicate in English
- Clean and professional appearance
- Must be self motivated
- Able to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
- Able to multi-task and manage quickly changing priorities
- Strong team-work orientation
- Well organized
- Able to take direction from others
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Able to stand for 5 or more hours at a time
- Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen equipment
Desired Qualifications
- preferably in a fine dining restaurant
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Basic math and computer skills preferred
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