Line Cook

Duffy's Line Cook Job Description

Reports to : Chef

Job Summary : Line cooks are responsible for preparing assigned food items. They must follow the recipes and the portion control guidelines set by Duffy's.

Major areas of responsibility :

• Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
• Perform food preparation tasks.
• Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen.
• Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and print the time and date label for food in coolers.
• Grill, cook, and fry foods.
• Coordinate timing of orders so that items served together.
• Cook, plate, and garnish all menu items.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to guest's orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Package take-out foods.
• Stock storage areas and refrigerators.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Distribute food to servers to serve to guests.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, and other storage areas.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
• Assist other kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide with needed items.
• Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Keep records of the quantities of food wasted or thrown away.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor.
• Maintain Food Handler's Certification.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach to coworkers and customers.

Qualification Standards

Essential Functions