Line Cook - Team Dining Room - Illinois Employer

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The Line Cook is responsible for the timely preparation of food items
for customers according to written or printed orders. Sets up line
cooking stations. Prepares menu items at proper cook stations including
pantry, grill, broiler, saut, and garde manger. Assembles food onto
dishes according to written specifications, adhering to quality
standards. Exercises proper handling of food items, maintain an
organized work area, and maintains order in all refrigeration and
storage areas.
- Slices, dices and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses, cooked meats,
poultry and seafood
- Prepares dressings, sauces, marinations, canaps, hors doeuvres and
buffet items
- Uses slicing machine, mixer and food processor when preparing foods
according to standard recipes and specifications
- Handles meat, seafood, poultry and produce according to proper
food-handling procedures
- Reads and follows recipes/specifications; Properly rotates all
products
- Adheres to all sanitation standards in kitchen
- Uses grill, broiler, convection oven, alto-sham oven, steamer,
tilting kettle and steam jacket kettle to prepare foods according to
standard recipes and specifications
- Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them
- Ensures all station product is fresh and conforms to product
specifications
- Memorizes and executes recipes/specifications
- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe
conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
- Reads and retains all pertinent information regarding daily
promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station
assignments and scheduled entertainment from disseminated pre-shift
information
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;
Monitors own work to ensure quality
- Assumes special projects as needed at the direction of the immediate
supervisor
- Other duties & responsibilities as assigned