Line Cook - The Butcher's Cellar
Woodway, TX 76712
About the Job
LINE COOK
Reports to: Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine
Summary of Position:
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
- Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with chefs, managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds for long periods of time.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
- Must obtain a Food Handlers Card
Butchers Cellar LLC 13701 Woodway Dr. Bldg #5 Woodway, TX 76712 Line Cook
The Butcher’s Cellar is a unique & upscale culinary experience in the heart of Central Texas serving steaks, chops & fresh seafood. It is our desire for our customers to leave having had exceptional food and service that is second to none. If you feel you would be a good fit for our work family, we encourage you to apply.
