A Line Cook, your role in the kitchen of a restaurant or other food service establishment where they prepare ingredients and dishes under the guidance of a Head Chef. Their duties include cleaning and preparing food, cooking meals, and maintaining a sanitized work environment.
Line Cook duties and responsibilities
The daily duties and responsibilities of a Line Cook can be straightforward and somewhat common, though the types and number of meals they prepare can vary from day to day. These duties can include:
- Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes
- Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the restaurant’s menu
- Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out
- Working with a team of Cooks to handle varying levels of activity
- Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination
- Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guidelines
Line Cook skills and qualifications
Functioning as a Line Cook requires a professional demeanor and the ability to adapt to constantly changing situations. Some of the key skills and qualifications required for the position include:
- Professional and responsible conduct
- Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Teamwork skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
Line Cook experience requirements
Line Cooks need to have extensive experience in food preparation and cooking. The level of familiarity with general restaurant policies and procedures that this entails often requires at least one to three years of experience working in a restaurant.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $15.00-$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T5K 0L5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- You must be able to work night shifts
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
