Line Cook

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Qualifications/Requirements:

     - HS diploma equivalent / GED (preferred)

     - 1 year experience in a high-volume kitchen (preferred)

     - Food Service Experience (preferred)

     - Strong tolerance for stress, team player, and able to move to different departments

     - Background check (case by case) / TB Test

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 

     - Able to lift, push, and/or pull to 50 lbs. 

     - Able to stand, reach, and stoop for up to 8 hours at a time 

     - Reading, writing, math, and measuring 

     - Work in a kitchen environment

     - Basic computer skills

     - Able to communicate effectively with team members and customers

     - Time management skills 

Job Duties:

     - Cold and hot food preparation - works as a line cook

     - Quality inspection, prep, storage, and food distribution in a safe/timely manner

     - Provide high-quality service to internal and external customers

     - Prepare meals based on special diets

     - Use department equipment in a safe, efficient, and confident manner

     - Maintain a neat, clean, and sanitary work environment 

     - Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for all food dishes

     - Prepare foods by operating equipment to measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, shred, and trim/cut meats, poultry, or fish for culinary use.

     - Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records of orders 

     - Follow hospital and departmental policies/procedures including proper food safety procedures

     - Other duties and tasks assigned by the manager

Physical Demands:

      - Standing and walking constantly (rarely sitting)

      - Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing 50 lbs. (constantly)

      - Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling (constantly)

      - Reaching, handling, and grasping (constantly)

      - Feeling, talking, and hearing (constantly)

      - Requires eye/hand/foot coordination 

Environment Expectations:

      - High-volume commercial kitchen

      - Close and narrow workstations

      - Constant motion and sounds from cooking tools, as well as colleagues