Our Line Cook job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Line Cook role
A Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food in a restaurant or other food service establishment. This includes following recipes, portioning food, and ensuring that all food meets quality and safety standards. Line Cooks may also be responsible for managing inventory, cleaning the kitchen, and completing other duties as assigned.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Line Cook is to prepare food items in accordance with established recipes and standards within a commercial kitchen. This role involves working with a team to ensure that all food is cooked quickly and efficiently, with an emphasis on quality, presentation and safety. Line Cooks are responsible for setting up and stocking their work stations; preparing ingredients for cooking; following recipes; ensuring food is cooked properly and to the correct temperature; maintaining a clean and safe work environment; and adhering to all sanitation and food safety regulations.
Line Cook Summary
The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items in accordance with company recipes and standards. The Line Cook will set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies, prepare food for service, cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff, clean up station and take care of leftover food. The Line Cook must be organized, experienced in food preparation and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The Line Cook must also maintain a clean and sanitary work area and follow all health and safety regulations.
Line Cook Duties
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
- Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes
- Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
- Monitor food quality while preparing food
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
- Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients
- Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory appropriately
- Rotate stock items as per established procedures
Line Cook Skills
- food preparation
- cooking techniques
- time management
- multi-tasking
- working in a fast-paced environment
Line Cook Requirements
- Ability to follow recipes
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to recognize and correct kitchen errors
Personal Traits
- Passion for cooking
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work well with a team