Job Title: Line Cook, Italian Cuisine Experience

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Sous Chef

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

The Line Cook is responsible for prepping food and plating dishes according to a restaurant’s menu specifications. Their main duties include preparing and cooking food in a specific station (grill or Vegetable), cleaning up prep areas, and making sure the kitchen is stocked.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the preparation station and kitchen are set up and stocked.
• Prepare simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces.
• Report to the Executive Chef and follow instructions.
• Make sure food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards.
• Stock inventory and supplies.
• Cook menu items with the support of the kitchen staff.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Line cook in a Kitchen, in a restaurant.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Italian Cuisine.
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
• Physical ability to stand for long hours.

• Friendly, responsible, and punctual.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety.

EDUCATION:

• High School degree, GED or Equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• The ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 35 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect inside and outside areas of the property location and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

The above job description describes the primary duties and qualifications for this position. The company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and other duties as necessary.

The position is an at-will position and subject to termination with or without cause or notice.