Line Cook/Pollero
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Execute daily food preparation for bulk recipes and kitchen mise en place, ensuring timely menu execution according to provided recipes. Manage the rotisserie oven temperature with wood charcoal fuel control and maintain proper chicken inventory to support business volumes. Restock hot and cold food service lines with freshly prepared products throughout all operating hours. Complete the daily food receiving process, inspecting and storing proteins, produce, dairy, and other ingredients while maintaining a clean workstation area. Adhere strictly to food safety, health code, and sanitation procedures for both hot and cold lines. This role requires standing and working in constant motion, lifting up to 50 lbs, and operating in extreme temperatures including walk-in refrigerators. Proficiency in English or Spanish is required, with training provided for the right candidate.
Required Qualifications
- Must have knowledge and willingness to help with sanitation, pot washing, dish room and dish machine operations as needed
- Must have ability to understand and execute the menu and ingredient composition of all menu items according to the provided recipes
- Follow food safety, health code, sanitation, and quality assurance procedures for the food service hot and cold line
- Restock the food service hot and cold lines and workstation with freshly prepared food products during all hours
- Maintain a clean work station area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves
- Can complete daily food receiving process. Has knowledge or willingness and ability to inspect, receive, and store all proteins, produce, dairy, and food
- Pollero: Properly prepare and brine all chicken followed by maintaining all rotisserie ovens at proper temperature with wood charcoal fuel control
- Pollero: Prepare the proper chicken inventory to ensure adequate availability for business volumes during all periods of operation
- Proficient in English or Spanish
- Stand and work in constant motion for the entire shift
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Have proficient knife and cooking skills
- Be able to work in extreme temperatures including walk-in refrigerator
- Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
- Ability to read and follow cooking directions
- Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
Desired Qualifications
- Possesses National Restaurant Association Serve Safe Certificate(Preferred)
- 1-3 years of experience cooking in a restaurant, hotel, or resort (Preferred)
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