Job Description

The Line Cook ensures the highest quality of food is served at all times. The Line Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station: sets up and stocks products, cooks and presents dishes according to Katella Deli’s recipes, and cleans, sanitizes and maintains equipment, utensils and tools.

Job Duties:

Preparing quality food items to order for our guests:

• Following recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guests’ expectations.
• Coordinating food order to support timely and efficient delivery to each table.
• Maintain a safe working environment while ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards to ensure guest safety.
• Meeting special guest request while ensuring same quality of standards.
• Complete kitchen tasks such as line set-up, food preparation, clean-up and breakdown.
• Actively participate in all restaurant related meetings and training sessions; apply learned skills on-the job.
• Consistently execute Company policies and procedures.

Hours: Various shifts

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 + years as Line Cook in a high-volume full service restaurant.
• Must enjoy and be able to succeed positively and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must be able to work quickly in a confined area and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers.
• Fluent in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail with knowledge of weights, measurements, volume and cooking procedures.
• Continuous use of hands and arms, along with bending, reaching, twisting.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, as needed.
• Ability to work in elevated temperatures.
• Knowledgeable in safe food handling and sanitation, along with safety cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• California Food Handler Card is required for all foodservice employees who prepare, store, serve food.