Experienced Line Cook
MJ's Sports Bar & Grill
1253 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA
Line cook
Full-time/Part-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Job Overview
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to MJ’s recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
- Work assigned kitchen stations, including grill, fryer, pizza, sandwich, and meal preparation.
- Prepare burgers, chicken, wings, sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas, pizzas, appetizers, and plated meals.
- Cook food accurately and efficiently during busy service periods.
- Follow order tickets carefully, including modifications and special requests.
- Ensure all food is cooked to proper temperatures and served hot and fresh.
- Maintain consistent portion sizes and food quality.
- Complete daily food preparation and portioning as assigned.
- Stock and maintain assigned stations throughout the shift.
- Monitor food levels and communicate when additional product needs to be prepared.
- Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, dating, and rotation procedures.
- Follow all food-safety and sanitation requirements.
- Check and record required food and holding temperatures.
- Prevent cross-contamination and follow proper raw-food handling procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
- Clean grills, fryers, equipment, prep surfaces, and kitchen areas as assigned.
- Wash dishes and kitchen equipment when needed.
- Complete opening, shift-change, and closing responsibilities.
- Assist with receiving and properly storing food and supplies when needed.
- Minimize food waste and immediately report product-quality concerns.
- Communicate effectively with other cooks, servers, bartenders, and management.
- Work as a team and assist other kitchen stations during busy periods.
- Follow all MJ’s kitchen procedures, recipes, safety rules, and management instructions.
- Be dependable, arrive on time, and be ready to work at the scheduled start of each shift.
Every Guest. Every Plate. Every Shift.
Skills
- Basic cooking and food preparation skills
- Ability to work grill, fryer, and other commercial kitchen equipment
- Ability to follow recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards
- Knowledge of basic food-safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to safely handle raw and cooked foods
- Ability to read and accurately follow kitchen tickets
- Strong attention to detail and order accuracy
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen
- Ability to work quickly while maintaining food quality
- Good organization and time-management skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to keep a clean and organized workstation
- Ability to follow instructions and established kitchen procedures
- Dependability and punctuality
- Ability to remain calm and productive during high-volume periods
- Willingness to clean, prep, stock, and assist other kitchen stations as needed
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
- Ability to safely lift and carry typical kitchen supplies and food products
Previous restaurant kitchen experience preferred, but we are willing to train dependable candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.