Line Cook
Vinny's Italian Kitchen
15439 W High St, Middlefield, OH 44062, USA
Line cook
Full-time
Posted Jul 10, 2021
Job Overview
Responsibilities
- Accurately and quickly prepare food product for the day in accordance with projected ratios
- Ability to cook from-scratch meals to resturant standards following recipes from memory
- Maintain master knowledge of food items and recipes to prepare food
- Visually observe food for quality and discard as needed; track and inform management of any discarded food items
- Maintain updated knowledge of all menu items, menu changes, specials. etc.
- Keep walk-in cooler clean and organized; food items properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated
- Keep the line, coolers, and dry storage stocked and organized
- Keep assigned area clean; maintain upkeep on reach-in coolers by keeping them clutter free and disinfected with restaurant issued cleaning supplies
- Be flexible and able to assist, including preparation and closing in all areas in the back of house when needed
- Commuincate well with other cooks; transition between shifts by informing new shift members of current day's progress, menu items, and completed tasks
Skills
- Cooking experience; 1-2 years in medium to high volume restaurant preferred, but not required
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Dedication and desire to cook
Physical Demands Cooks will regularly stand for long periods of time in a hot kitchen environment. Must be able to bend, stoop, turn, lift, walk, walk on uneven ground, carry and lift up to fifty pounds.