Line Cook

Website The Fennec

POSITION SUMMARY

Even though you may not come into direct contact with guests, your responsibilities are key to the Fennec’s success. At The Fennec, you will be considered an all-around culinary employee and will learn the following positions:

  • Prep Cook
  • Line Cook
  • Receiver
  • Inside/Outside Expo

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receiving and ordering product.
  • Making prep recipes and menu products to spec.
  • Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line.
  • Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all
  • kitchen equipment and prep, line, expo stations.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish room and back dock.
  • Cleaning dishes and operating a dish machine.
  • Practicing safety and sanitation standards.
  • Having a sense of urgency.
  • Stocking products.
  • Recycling products.
  • Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System.
  • Assembling orders – double checking product quality and specs.
  • Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
  • Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures.
  • Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff.
  • Acting as a liaison between the Heart-of-the-House and Front-of-the-House staff.
  • This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be the minimum legal age to be employed
  • Performing duties which require bending & reaching
  • Lifting & transporting up to 100-pound containers, dish racks, and trash cans
  • Standing or moving, for up to 8+ hours
  • Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
  • Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”)
  • Following all uniform guidelines
  • Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
  • Recycling products, where possible
  • Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
  • Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency
  • Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.