As a Line Cook of The Lake House Restaurant, you are responsible for contributing towards the overall success of the kitchen and restaurant. You are expected to follow all LOW policies and procedures as well as working towards fulfilling our mission, vision, and philosophy. This position is a fundamental role in creating an exceptional experience for LOWR guests. Your success will be measured through favorable reviews and your ability to meet stated objectives, while fulfilling the job responsibilities listed below.
General Responsibilities
- Prepare foods consistently according to recipes, menus and kitchen standards
- Set up and break down stations as needed per shift/menu
- Restock all items as needed during and after shift
- Oversee that all food prepared is of consistently high quality and that portions are consistently controlled
- Ensure food tickets are complete and out in a timely manner
- Properly store all food, which must be covered, dated and rotated daily to ensure proper portion control and quality
- Inform management of any problems concerning food quality or production control
- Assist in cleaning the kitchen after and between meals
- Adhere to state and local health and safety regulations
- Assist Chef as needed with placing, receiving and stocking food deliveries
- Follow all BOH protocols and policies, including waste management, par levels, etc.
- Attend all kitchen employee meetings as required
- Adhere to grooming and appearance standards
- All other related responsibilities assigned by management
- Knowledge on food safety, safe food processing and preserving of raw food products
- Ability to work well with others under pressure for long hours
- Ability to effectively plan and execute flow of work
- Ability to demonstrate the following competencies: thoroughness, time management, initiative, and proficient communication
Physical Requirements
· Continuous standing and walking for minimum 5-6 hours at a time
· Negotiating wet tile floors and/or steps
· Fine motor coordination is needed to fulfill plating and general food preparation tasks
· Lifting items weighing over 50lbs.
· Work in extreme temperatures such as freezers (-10 degrees F), kitchens (+110 degrees F) and various outdoor conditions for one hour or more
· Ability to handle knives and perform cutting skills on work surfaces of various heights
· Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability as well as visual acuity
LOW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Further, this job description is a living document and intended to evolve as the company and position needs evolve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.50 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Restaurant type:
- Casual dining restaurant
- Food truck
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Klamath Falls, OR 97601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person