Line Cook III- Thunder Road Steakhouse at Laguna Development Corporation

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

•    Follow recipes and prepare food items, as directed, and in a uniform and consistent manner (e.g.  Prepare food; season and cook food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, and other food in accordance with proper cooking methods (proper cooking time and thermometer/food temperature requirements); ensure prep lists are filled and the kitchen line is set up completely; recognize and correct product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications; organize and arrange cooked foods).

•    Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with Food Systems Food Safety & Sanitation guidelines and the HACCP System for the entire kitchen including walk-in refrigerator, freezer and dry storage area. 

•    Maintain proper storage of food and rotation procedures (e.g. Wrap, label and date product, properly store and rotate perishables and left overs). 

•    Relieve supervisor while providing assistance in all kitchen areas. 

•    Ensure compliance with all ServSafe and safety requirements. 

•    Oversee proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment. 

•    Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.  

•    Effectively communicates with management, team members (e.g., Service and kitchen maintenance personnel), and guests to address any concerns/needs of guests and/or other employees. 

•    Assist in the development and preparation of menus, food set-up, and service; assist in the supervision of staff in the absence of the Kitchen Supervisor. 

•    Open and/or close kitchen as necessary. 

•    Follow instructions. 

•    Must be poised to handle a fast paced environment with multiple tasks under time constraint.  

•    Perform basic arithmetic. 

•    Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays. 

•    Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit). 

•    At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors)  

•    Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. 

•    Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests).