Description
Our Stanford's Restaurant located in Seattle, WA is currently looking for a full-time experienced skilled Line Cook. We are open 7 days a week serving lunch and dinner. Candidates need to be friendly, hardworking, flexible, team players, and able to communicate in English. Must be able to work weekends.
What we offer Full-Time employees –
- Professional, friendly, and supportive work environment where you are celebrated and valued as an integral part of our team and our success
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Company sponsored medical, vision and dental insurance
- Employee meal discount
Pay Rate:
$22 - $25 per hour based on experience plus a percentage of any service charges
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
- Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies and ingredients.
- Ensure proper food handling, hygiene, and cleanliness by following food safety guidelines and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Assist in food prep (chopping, slicing, marinating, etc.) as needed.
- Monitor food quality to ensure consistency and portion control.
- Maintain station organization and keep cooking utensils, tools, and equipment in good working order.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations, including communicating with servers and other cooks to manage order flow.
- Manage cooking times to ensure dishes are cooked to order and delivered on time.
- Assist in inventory control by tracking stock levels and notifying supervisors when supplies are low.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of food products, including refrigeration, thawing, and rotation, to prevent waste and spoilage.
- Follow health and safety standards to prevent accidents, injuries, and foodborne illnesses.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas at the end of the shift or as needed during service.
- Assist with training new kitchen staff or line cooks as necessary.
Requirements:
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Knowledge of and ability to consistently prepare all food recipes and sub-recipes as instructed
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
- Ability to expedite tickets accurately and timely, and read/understand the kitchen monitors or printed tickets, behind the cooks’ line.
- Proper cooling and storing practices per health department rules and regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to follow directions in a fast-paced environment; manage time effectively, and work well in a team environment.
- At all times during employment, you must have a valid State Health Card and any other government-required cards.
- A desire to learn, and grow, and a passion for progress in this career.