Line Cook

Brief description 

The position of line cook consists of managing the daily preparation of food items for a station or a specific area in a kitchen and cooking and plating all food orders in an efficient, healthful and attractive manner.

Tasks

Present food using proper plate presentation techniques.

Coordinate completion of menu items with server/cashier.

Prepare a work checklist and organize workstations for each shift.

Check and maintain coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity and quality of food.

Request supply of food with necessary approvals according to policy.

Take proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment.

Work in a team-oriented environment and under demanding conditions.

Help train or offer direction to apprentice or prep cooks.

Prepare stocks, soups, cold soups, sauces, bisques or mayonnaise for serving.

Prepare and cook meat, poultry, fish and seafood.

Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.

Qualifications and requirements 

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions, to monitor or assess the performance of        yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying.

Competencies

Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.

Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling         anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.

Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured,

             cooperative attitude.

Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-

             stress situations.

Lines of communication

• Escalate communications to the lead cook or manager should any questions, concerns or issues      arise.

Working conditions

• This position has both full-time and part-time options.
•  BMC fosters a family-friendly work environment and expects future employees to adopt the same culture to ensure customers are welcomed and greeted with excellent and top-notch customer service.