Line Cook

Job Brief

Line Cooks are responsible for preparing food and setting up any other supplies. Before they start work, they make sure that everything is in order. They use specialized kitchen equipment to prepare the essential ingredients and produce a final product for restaurants.

Job Description

• ● Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• ● Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• ● Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• ● Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
• ● Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• ● Stock inventory appropriately
• ● Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• ● Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• ● Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Job Requirements

• ● Proven cooking experience, including experience as a Line Chef, Restaurant Cook or Prep Cook
• ● Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• ● Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• ● Familiar with industry’s best practices
• ● Culinary school diploma