Job Details

Line Cook

The line cook will play a critical role in preparing quality dishes efficiently in a fast-paced full-service restaurant. You must be able to work well under pressure, pay close attention to detail, and have a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Good communication and teamwork skills are also essential for success in this role.

Prepare a variety of food items using various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

Consistently adhere to standardized portion sizes, quality standards, kitchen guidelines, and standard operating procedures

Set up, stock, and maintain assigned stations with all necessary supplies and ingredients, ensuring freshness and quality standards are met

Follow recipes and ensure food items are prepared following proper timing standards

Follow proper plate presentation and garnishment standards for all dishes

Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, reach-in cooler, and walk-in cooler

Check food temperatures before serving

Perform other duties as assigned

High school diploma or GED is preferred

One year related experience and/or training is required

Ability to read and comprehend English

Current food handler card is required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming

Must be able to work in an environment that requires physical activity under time constraints

Must be able to work with all products and food ingredients used in the kitchen

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Training within the first 30 days of employment

Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working outside of business hours, weekends, and non-traditional holidays

May be required to be on-call and aid during times of high demand

Exposure to an environment typically found in a hotel or restaurant

Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. These functions include, but are not limited to:

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Must be able to remain stationary, move around, reach, and position oneself as needed for extended periods of time

Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound

Ability to compare, copy, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate, and instruct

Ability to tolerate stressful situations

Ability to talk and express ideas through the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.