Line Cooks Part-Time Dockside Grill

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Must be able to work all food stations: grill, saute, fry and pantry. Portions and prepares all food items prior to cooking. Must be able to setup and breakdown/clean each station properly. Active line cook; responsible for portion control, plating and garnishing items, and cooking food to proper temperatures. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary workstation and staying on task. Must be proactive in preparing food or cleaning and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Active line cook- responsible for knowing entire food menu and being able to cook each item, plate and garnish properly.
Responsible for grill, saute, fry or pantry station each shift.
Responsible for completing all preparation sheets for assigned station.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen.
Training new employees on workstations, prep sheets, cleaning schedule.
Maintains all food safety and health code regulations.
Completes any additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing/Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the duration of an entire 8 to 10-hour shift.
Lifting: Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs regularly (e.g., crates of produce, large stock pots, or bags of flour).
Manual Dexterity: High level of finger and hand dexterity required for precise knife work, plating, and garnishing.
Range of Motion: Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and crouching to access low-storage refrigeration or high shelving.
Visual Acuity: Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet) to monitor food quality, read tickets, and ensure proper plating.
Temperature Tolerance: Ability to work in an environment with extreme temperature fluctuations, including heat from grills/ovens and cold from walk-in freezers.

QUALIFICATIONS: Food and beverage knowledge, cooking experience in similar style restaurant and experience at all food stations, positive attitude, able to work in a fast paced environment, time management skills, good communications skills.