Line Cook

Remote

🍔 Gastronomy

Line Cooks work in a restaurant performing basic food preparation tasks and assisting the Executive Chef. They typically complete smaller responsibilities like cutting meat, mixing sauces or chopping vegetables. Line Cooks are often assigned a certain task each time they work and will stay in that section of the food preparation line for a majority of their shift. They’re responsible for cleaning their prep station and making sure it’s set up properly before the start of their shift. They’ll also stock the kitchen as needed. Line Cooks must regularly check the food prep and storage areas to ensure they don’t violate any health codes or safety regulations.

What does a Line Cook do?

A Line Cook, or Prep Cook, plates dishes and completes basic food prepping tasks for a restaurant. Their main duties include preparing and cooking food in a specific station, cleaning up prep areas and making sure the kitchen is stocked.

Responsibilities

A Line Cook should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Line Cook should be able to execute:

Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks
Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

Required Skills

A competitive Line Cook will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Completion of vocational school or a two-year associate degree
At least one year of cooking experience
Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team
The ability to work on your feet for most of the day and lift 30 pounds at a time
Exceptional time management skills

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