Lead Line Cook at Bosphorous St Pete – St Petersburg, Florida

Lead Line Cook

• This position is responsible for executing kitchen operations by preparing dishes to company standards
• At least one year of work experience in a similar role is highly preferred
• Hourly with benefits available
• Work schedule includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Reports to Manager on Duty, Sous Chef, Lead Cook

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled line cook to join our team at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items to ensure high-quality dishes are served to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and menu specifications.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of coolers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock, and labeling product appropriately.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service and efficient operations.
• Maintain equipment and report any maintenance needs to the kitchen manager.
• Participate in menu planning and development, offering creative ideas and suggestions.
• Adhere to portion sizes and presentation standards to ensure consistent quality.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs to support the operation of the restaurant to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Dental Insurance option
• Vision Insurance option
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off program

At least one year of work experience in a similar role is highly preferred

Standing and walking up to eight hours continuously

Lifting up to 50lbs alone, and up to 80lbs as a team