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Job Description
Line Cook Ophelia's Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15 - $19 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Pre-cooking preparation Teamwork ServSafe Customer service Kitchen stations Food preparation equipment operation Full Job Description Line Cook About us Ophelia's is in team-building mode with an eye on the immediate future. This position will be integral in ensuring our location continues to serve our loyal customer base while championing our efforts to keep developing our next generation of culinary superstars.
Principal Duties:
Maintain proficient and professional performance in the kitchen, be open to feedback and adjust to a changing environment. We expect everyone have a team focused attitude! Participate fully in food preparation to consistently produce food that is of high quality in taste and presentation within established guidelines; work on line during service and assist wherever needed. Ensure adherence to recipes, correct food preparation methods, portion control, and presentation of menu items. Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas (floor, stations, coolers, store room, dish washing, etc.) Ensure that quality and details are being maintained. Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Ophelia's requirements (wrap, label, and date). Ensure that applicable kitchen equipment is in proper working order prior to shift; Communicate any maintenance, repair, or upkeep issues to the Executive Chef. Maintain correct usage and care of all equipment in the kitchen operation, with a focus on safety. Meet with Executive Chef to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance. Promote positive guest relations at all times. Conduct inventories, cost controls, to assist in requisitioning/ordering of supplies as needed.
Requirements:
Physical, Mental, and Visual Skills:
Culinary Degree preferred but not required and/or a minimum of 1 year(s) of culinary experience in a reputable restaurant. Up-to-date ServSafe certification, or a clear understanding and commitment to impeccable sanitation practices. Knowledge and understanding of proper cooking techniques, ingredients, and equipment; Ability to work all stations in kitchen. Ability to perform moderate physical work; may be required to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to ten pounds constantly; Ability to perform such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.
Required Work Habits:
Must have reliable transportation. Work habits include regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness. Must be able to work most holidays and weekends, as these are the busiest times for Ophelia's.
Working Conditions:
Works primarily indoors in food preparation and a kitchen maintenance environment. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement hazards, sharp utensils, extremely hot stoves, grills and food and dangerous chemicals/solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed.
