Line Cook at The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Job Description

Job description

Job Overview

• Cook and prepare all menu items in accordance standards set by the Chef

• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food on the line

• Prepare and portion food items prior to service

• Report any unsafe and/or unacceptable occurrences to management or Chefs in a timely and concise fashion.

• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served

• Have workstation ready for service before service time, fully stocked and fresh

• Maintain complete knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all safety and health department procedures as well as departmental policies/procedures

Skills/Knowledge Required

• 2-3 years experience in a fast-paced environment

• Must have a trained palate and be able to produce consistent and correct flavor profiles

• Must be able to maintain consistent and correct plate presentation

• Must have intermediate or higher knife skills

• Work flexible schedules and willing and able to work shift duties that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Collaborate with Colleagues cross-departmentally

• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy

• Work cohesively with Colleagues as part of a team

Requirements

- Proven cooking experience

- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

- Understand food order slips and receive verbal instructions

- Familiar with industry's best practices

- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies

- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep fryers, and griddles

- Prepare food to recipe for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces)

- Cook menu items to the recipe and in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

- Clean up station, cooking surfaces, utensils, and food preparation areas

- Properly store leftover food

- Stock and re-stock inventory and workstations appropriately

- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion

- Comply with health and sanitation regulations and safety standards

- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers