Line Cook

LINE COOK

BASIC FUNCTION                                                                 

A Line Cook is an entry level position responsible for preparation and cooking of hot and cold food items in the foodservice department. A cook may work in, or prepare food for multiple outlets during a single shift including the cafeteria, restaurants, bar or catering.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES                                       

• Prepares hot and cold food items following standardized recipes.
• Maintains appropriate prep of food- Mise en place.
• Washes service ware and kitchen utensils.
• Receives and stores food.
• Cleans the production areas as necessary.
• Participates in sanitation classes and inspections.
• Recognizes and reports all necessary maintenance promptly.
• Learns the skills required to advance to the position of Cook I
• Assists the Culinary Manager with weekly food inventories.
• Assists the Culinary Manager with ordering and maintaining food cost procedures.
• Fills in where needed to ensure efficient operations.
• Suggests improvements to the operating format.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED                                                           

Direction is received from Kitchen Manager

QUALIFICATIONS                                                                 

• Must be able to stand during the entire shift.
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Reaches, bends, stoops, shakes, stirs, and wipes.
• Lift and carry sacks and cases of up to 70-lb up to 20 times per shift.
• Reading and writing skills required.
• Immerses hands in water frequently.
• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency
• Must be able to legally accept employment within the US.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year professional prep cook experience or equivalent.

At Ragged Mountain we work as a team, flexing with the business and team needs. Responsibilities, duties and the requirements for this position may change at any time, with or without a change in title, benefits or salary. Like most jobs in the recreation field, this position requires a flexible schedule, working holidays, weekends and long hours as necessary.