Line Cook in Wakefield, Virginia at The Gerard Group, Inc

We are looking for a dependable and team-oriented Professional Line Cook to prepare and present quality food to the level of Virginia Diner standards. Line Cook duties will include assisting the Kitchen Managers with their daily tasks in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer's satisfaction while maintaining food cost goals.

• Set up and stock 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 the Manager instructions

• Clean up the 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

• Ability to arrive to work on time and be ready to work your shift

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line cook or prep cook

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

• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

• Familiar with the industry’s best practices

• A culinary school diploma or ServSafe certification is a plus

• Able to work nights and weekends (Mon-Thurs approx. 8pm, Fri-Sun approx. 9pm)