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HH
High Hampton
Line Cook
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$32,858 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Pay Range:
Up to $30/hr Starting compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors. Line cooks will be responsible for all aspects of food preparation and execution to the exact specifications of the establishment, chef, and guest, including a final presentation for delivery to guests. They will be expected to apply culinary techniques, including necessary knife skills skillfully, and demonstrate a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment. This is a seasonal position from May through November, with the potential for continued, year-round employment based on performance and business needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.- Food preparation tasks as assigned by the Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes, salads, stocks, and other basic tasks, as well as meat fabrication, sauce making, and other advanced techniques
- Cleaning work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift
- A central role in the production of finished dishes during service periods
- Assisting with receiving deliveries to the kitchen
- Able to take direction, and follow recipes
- Work in a supervised environment
- Works at a steady pace, with a service orientation and the ability to quicken the pace as required
- Able to coordinate production over multiple days and plan for a smooth transition when other team members take over the station
- Able to plan out the workday and accomplish multiple tasks
- Knows essential food product identification
- Able to maintain an organized and sanitary workstation
- Knows how to work in a team environment
- Tasting food for quality assurance Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None EDUCATION and
EXPERIENCE
- Basic understanding of proper food handling procedures (blanching, sautéing, standard breading)
- Basic knife skills
- Basic kitchen operations experience
- Experience cooking in a high-level kitchen
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Must be able to read and understand recipes
- Must be able to communicate with other cooks to ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests
- Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Basic knowledge and understanding of math
REASONING ABILITY
- Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for long periods
- Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Professional kitchen
- May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions