Line Cook in Palm Desert, California at HR ADVANTAGE LLC

Line cooks are responsible for preparing assigned food items. They must follow the recipes and the portion control guidelines set by the Chef.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy, and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags
• Processes prepared foods for service using ovens, gas stoves, grills, and broilers
• Answer, report and follow Executive or Sous Chef’s instructions
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, broilers, sauté burners, ovens, flat-top grills, and refrigeration equipment both during and after service
• Stock and rotate inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Assumes responsibility for the quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff

Essential Elements of This Position:

• Interaction with other employees
• Kneeling; stooping; bending; pushing; lifting; carrying; and moving objects. This activity may occur repeatedly throughout the day.
• Mental alertness and detail oriented with good reasoning skills.
• Ability to stand and walk the majority of the shift.

Job qualifications and requirements are as follows:

• Previous experience working as a Line Cook for 1+ year
• A culinary diploma is not required but is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Familiar with the industry’s best practices
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements.
• Ability to adapt to the climate with marked changes in temperature from the heat in the kitchen area to the cold of refrigerated areas.
• Work as a team with all employees.
• Food Handlers card required upon hire.
• Must be capable of working weekends.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard.
• Well-groomed appearance.
• Professional demeanor.

Required Skills:

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.