Line Cook - Batson River Portland

POSITION SUMMARY: Batson River line cooks have three focal areas during their shift. The first is ensuring safety guidelines for all food preparation and execution, maintaining proper sanitary practices and overseeing proper holding temperatures and proper cooking techniques. The second is ensuring that all food prepared by them is done in an expeditious manner, and to the chef/sous chef’s specifications. The last focus of the Batson River line cook is to maintain a clean work environment, both during their shift, and afterward by following thorough closing procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: The line cook is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items in prep as well as for the line, as well as a clean and well-kept kitchen, (this may include dishwashing if necessary).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

At least 1 year of cooking experience in a hotel or restaurant preferred.

At least 1 year of experience in a food service establishment.

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

ServSafe food handler certificate

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Various cutlery, can opener, blenders, gas range, deep fryer, griddles, char-broiler, conventional oven, choppers, meat grinder, meat slicer, convection ovens, deck ovens, range tops, broiler, steam table, various refrigeration/freezers, toaster, scales, steam kettles, chafing dishes, hot boxes, panini press, and wood fired oven

Dish machine, mops, brooms, buckets, cleaning supplies, calculator, scales, thermometers, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Under variable, and sometimes extreme temperature conditions

Under variable noise levels

Outdoors/Indoors

Around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards

Around dust and or mite hazards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Long hours sometimes required

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

In and out of refrigerators/freezers with some frequency

Working near/with hot oven

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range

Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression - Must be able to convey & understand information and ideas in English

Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately

Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations

Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure

Comprehend and follow recipes

Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests

Mathematical Reasoning - Must be able to work with and understand basic arithmetic functions